May Apple vs Celery
Where May Apple belongs to Behr's range, Celery is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. May Apple (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Celery (LRV 71), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. May Apple runs yellow while Celery is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.7 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 Celery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Celery 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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