Sunburst vs Lemon Twist
Sunburst is a Benjamin Moore color while Lemon Twist comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 74 and 72, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sunburst's yellow character against Lemon Twist's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Sunburst vs Lemon Twist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sunburst on one side and Lemon Twist 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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Sunburst reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
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At LRV 74 vs 58, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 27, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 74 vs 55, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 44, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (74 vs 66) makes Sunburst the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 74 vs 12, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 8, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Sunburst the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 74 vs 12, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 45, Sunburst is decisively the brighter choice.
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