May Apple vs Banana Custard
Where May Apple belongs to Behr's range, Banana Custard is a Cloverdale Paint color. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Banana Custard (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than May Apple (LRV 81), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.2 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 Banana Custard Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Banana Custard 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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