Yellow Iris vs Lily
Yellow Iris (Benjamin Moore) and Lily (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 81 for Lily vs 77 for Yellow Iris — means Lily will open up a space more effectively. Where Yellow Iris leans yellow, Lily reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Yellow Iris vs Lily Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Iris on one side and Lily 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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