Crocus vs Sour Apple
Crocus and Sour Apple come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Crocus belongs to the blue-purple family and Sour Apple to the yellow family. The 33-point LRV gap — 76 for Sour Apple vs 43 for Crocus — means Sour Apple will open up a space more effectively. Where Crocus leans purple, Sour Apple reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.9 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.
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Crocus vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crocus on one side and Sour Apple 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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