May Apple vs Yellow Iris
Where May Apple belongs to Behr's range, Yellow Iris 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 Yellow Iris (LRV 77), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Yellow Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Yellow Iris 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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