Grant Beige vs Sour Apple
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Grant Beige belongs to the beige-greige family and Sour Apple to the yellow family. Sour Apple (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Grant Beige (LRV 56), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Grant Beige runs red while Sour Apple is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Grant Beige vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grant Beige 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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