Polar Lights vs Sour Apple
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within yellow to land. Polar Lights (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 6.0 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.
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Polar Lights vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polar Lights 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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At LRV 79 vs 13, Polar Lights is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 44, Polar Lights is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 79 vs 45, Polar Lights is decisively the brighter choice.
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