Popcorn Kernel vs Ray of Light
Where Popcorn Kernel belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ray of Light is a Cloverdale Paint color. Hue-wise, Popcorn Kernel belongs to the beige family and Ray of Light to the beige-yellow family. Ray of Light (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Popcorn Kernel (LRV 79), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Popcorn Kernel vs Ray of Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Popcorn Kernel on one side and Ray of Light 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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