San Diego Cream vs Lemon Lilly
Where San Diego Cream belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lemon Lilly is a Cloverdale Paint color. San Diego Cream reads as beige, while Lemon Lilly reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lemon Lilly (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than San Diego Cream (LRV 81), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, 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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San Diego Cream vs Lemon Lilly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Diego Cream on one side and Lemon Lilly 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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