Sparkling Sun vs Sunshine
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Sparkling Sun belongs to the beige family and Sunshine to the beige-yellow family. Sunshine (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Sparkling Sun (LRV 58), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sparkling Sun runs yellow and red while Sunshine is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.1 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.
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Sparkling Sun vs Sunshine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sparkling Sun on one side and Sunshine 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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