Lightning Bug vs Yellow Roses paint color comparison

Lightning Bug vs Yellow Roses

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (72 vs 74), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lightning Bug
Benjamin Moore · 340
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number340
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Yellow Roses
Benjamin Moore · 353
LRV73.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number353
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning Bug vs Yellow Roses Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning Bug on one side and Yellow Roses on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.