Seashell vs Sunshine on the Bay paint color comparison

Seashell vs Sunshine on the Bay

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. At LRV 80 vs 73, Seashell will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Seashell's warm character against Sunshine on the Bay's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 28.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Seashell
Benjamin Moore · 926
LRV79.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number926
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sunshine on the Bay
Benjamin Moore · 347
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number347
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Seashell vs Sunshine on the Bay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seashell on one side and Sunshine on the Bay 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.