Apple Crisp vs Vapor paint color comparison

Apple Crisp vs Vapor

Apple CrispBenjamin MoorevsVaporBenjamin MooreΔE 51.2 — Very different colors

Apple Crisp and Vapor come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Apple Crisp reads as beige, while Vapor reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 82 for Vapor vs 38 for Apple Crisp — means Vapor will open up a space more effectively. Where Apple Crisp leans red, Vapor reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Apple Crisp
Benjamin Moore · 2159-30
LRV37.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2159-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Vapor
Benjamin Moore · AF-35
LRV81.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-35
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Apple Crisp vs Vapor Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apple Crisp on one side and Vapor on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.