Daybreak vs Lemon Meringue paint color comparison

Daybreak vs Lemon Meringue

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Daybreak reads as beige-yellow, while Lemon Meringue reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 83), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 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.

Color Details

Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams · 6700
LRV81.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6700
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams · 7561
LRV82.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7561
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Daybreak vs Lemon Meringue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daybreak on one side and Lemon Meringue 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.