Apples and Pears vs Lime Ricky
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Apples and Pears reads as yellow, while Lime Ricky reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lime Ricky (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Apples and Pears (LRV 73), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Apples and Pears vs Lime Ricky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apples and Pears on one side and Lime Ricky 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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