Bee vs Quilt Gold paint color comparison

Bee vs Quilt Gold

BeeSherwin-WilliamsvsQuilt GoldSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Quilt Gold (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Bee (LRV 55), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.8 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

Bee
Sherwin-Williams · 6683
LRV54.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6683
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6696
LRV57.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6696
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bee vs Quilt Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bee on one side and Quilt Gold 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.