French Lilac vs Sour Apple
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. French Lilac reads as blue-purple, while Sour Apple reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 56, Sour Apple will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — French Lilac's blue and purple character against Sour Apple's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.4, 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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French Lilac vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lilac 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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