Little Dipper vs Popcorn Kernel paint color comparison

Little Dipper vs Popcorn Kernel

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Little Dipper reads as beige-yellow, while Popcorn Kernel reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Little Dipper (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Popcorn Kernel (LRV 79), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Little Dipper runs yellow while Popcorn Kernel is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.6 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

Little Dipper
Benjamin Moore · 324
LRV82.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number324
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Popcorn Kernel
Benjamin Moore · 310
LRV79.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number310
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Little Dipper vs Popcorn Kernel Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Little Dipper on one side and Popcorn Kernel 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.