May Apple vs Rice Wine
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, May Apple belongs to the beige-yellow family and Rice Wine to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (81 vs 80), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. May Apple runs yellow while Rice Wine is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.7 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.
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May Apple vs Rice Wine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Rice Wine 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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