Gem Silica vs May Apple
Where Gem Silica belongs to Behr's range, May Apple is a PPG color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. May Apple (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Gem Silica (LRV 39), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Gem Silica vs May Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gem Silica on one side and May Apple 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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