Simply White vs Sour Apple
Simply White and Sour Apple come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Simply White belongs to the beige-white family and Sour Apple to the yellow family. The 14-point LRV gap — 90 for Simply White vs 76 for Sour Apple — means Simply White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 24.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Simply White vs Sour Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply White 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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