Sheer Romance vs Sunrise paint color comparison

Sheer Romance vs Sunrise

Sheer RomanceBenjamin MoorevsSunriseBenjamin MooreΔE 3.7 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sunrise (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Sheer Romance (LRV 45), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.7 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

Sheer Romance
Benjamin Moore · 837
LRV44.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number837
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Sunrise
Benjamin Moore · 829
LRV48.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number829
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Sheer Romance vs Sunrise Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sheer Romance on one side and Sunrise 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.