Apples and Pears vs Joy
Apples and Pears is a Benjamin Moore color while Joy comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Apples and Pears belongs to the yellow family and Joy to the beige family. At LRV 79 vs 73, Joy will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Joy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apples and Pears on one side and Joy 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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