Apples and Pears vs Wizard paint color comparison

Apples and Pears vs Wizard

Apples and PearsBenjamin MoorevsWizardBenjamin MooreΔE 87.2 — Very different colors

Apples and Pears and Wizard come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Apples and Pears reads as yellow, while Wizard reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 65-point LRV gap — 73 for Apples and Pears vs 8 for Wizard — means Apples and Pears will open up a space more effectively. Where Apples and Pears leans yellow, Wizard reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 87.2 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

Apples and Pears
Benjamin Moore · 395
LRV73.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number395
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Wizard
Benjamin Moore · CC-966
LRV8.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-966
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Apples and Pears vs Wizard Simulated Comparison

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