Riverdale Green vs Sour Apple
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Riverdale Green reads as green-yellow, while Sour Apple reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Riverdale Green (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. Riverdale Green runs green while Sour Apple is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Riverdale Green vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Riverdale Green 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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