May Apple vs Pale Moon
Where May Apple belongs to Behr's range, Pale Moon is a Benjamin Moore color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. May Apple (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Pale Moon (LRV 76), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. May Apple runs yellow while Pale Moon is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.5 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 Pale Moon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Pale Moon 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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At LRV 81 vs 52, May Apple is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 30, May Apple is decisively the brighter choice.
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May Apple reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
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