Apples and Pears vs Chamomile paint color comparison

Apples and Pears vs Chamomile

Apples and Pears and Chamomile come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Apples and Pears reads as yellow, while Chamomile reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 73 for Apples and Pears vs 60 for Chamomile — means Apples and Pears will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 23.4 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

Apples and Pears
Benjamin Moore · 395
LRV73.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number395
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Chamomile
Benjamin Moore · 397
LRV59.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number397
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Apples and Pears vs Chamomile Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apples and Pears on one side and Chamomile 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.