May Apple vs April Showers
Where May Apple belongs to Behr's range, April Showers is a PPG color. May Apple reads as beige-yellow, while April Showers reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. May Apple (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than April Showers (LRV 69), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 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 April Showers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and April Showers 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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