Lightning Storm vs Sun City paint color comparison

Lightning Storm vs Sun City

Lightning Storm and Sun City come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 80 vs 79 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Storm
Benjamin Moore · 359
LRV79.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number359
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sun City
Benjamin Moore · 352
LRV79.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number352
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning Storm vs Sun City Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning Storm on one side and Sun City 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.