Sour Apple vs Lemon Spirit
Sour Apple is a Benjamin Moore color while Lemon Spirit comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Sour Apple belongs to the yellow family and Lemon Spirit to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 90 vs 76, Lemon Spirit will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sour Apple's yellow character against Lemon Spirit's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Sour Apple vs Lemon Spirit Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple on one side and Lemon Spirit 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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