May Apple vs Celery Ice
May Apple is a Behr color while Celery Ice comes from Benjamin Moore. Hue-wise, May Apple belongs to the beige-yellow family and Celery Ice to the green family. With LRVs of 81 and 80, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — May Apple's yellow character against Celery Ice's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Celery Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Celery Ice 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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