Ray of Light vs Lemon Sponge Cake
Where Ray of Light belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lemon Sponge Cake is a Cloverdale Paint color. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Lemon Sponge Cake (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Ray of Light (LRV 71), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.5 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
Ray of Light vs Lemon Sponge Cake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ray of Light on one side and Lemon Sponge Cake 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.
More Ray of Light comparisons
See how Ray of Light stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
