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.