May Apple vs Lemon Chiffon
May Apple (Behr) and Lemon Chiffon (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, May Apple belongs to the beige-yellow family and Lemon Chiffon to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 81 vs 79 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where May Apple leans yellow, Lemon Chiffon reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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 Lemon Chiffon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and Lemon Chiffon 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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