Lightning Bug vs Funky Yellow
Lightning Bug (Benjamin Moore) and Funky Yellow (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 72 for Lightning Bug vs 65 for Funky Yellow — means Lightning Bug will open up a space more effectively. Where Lightning Bug leans yellow, Funky Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lightning Bug vs Funky Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning Bug on one side and Funky Yellow on the other.
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.
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