Lion Yellow vs New White
Lion Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and New White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Lion Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while New White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 80 vs 82 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Lion Yellow leans red, New White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.2 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.
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Lion Yellow vs New White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lion Yellow on one side and New White 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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