Lemon Drop vs Sunbeam Yellow

Lemon Drop and Sunbeam Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Lemon Drop belongs to the beige family and Sunbeam Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 20-point LRV gap — 87 for Lemon Drop vs 68 for Sunbeam Yellow — means Lemon Drop will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 20.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.