May Apple vs Lemon Tint
May Apple is a Behr color while Lemon Tint comes from Cloverdale Paint. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. At LRV 86 vs 81, Lemon Tint will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Lemon Tint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Lemon Tint 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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