Lemon Twist vs Sour Apple paint color comparison

Lemon Twist vs Sour Apple

Lemon TwistBenjamin MoorevsSour AppleBenjamin MooreΔE 3.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Lemon Twist belongs to the beige-yellow family and Sour Apple to the yellow family. Lemon Twist (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Sour Apple (LRV 76), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lemon Twist
Benjamin Moore · 394
LRV79.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number394
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sour Apple
Benjamin Moore · 401
LRV75.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number401
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lemon Twist vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Twist on one side and Sour Apple on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.