Sour Apple vs Green Ground
Sour Apple is a Benjamin Moore color while Green Ground comes from Farrow & Ball. Sour Apple reads as yellow, while Green Ground reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 67, Sour Apple will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sour Apple's yellow character against Green Ground's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Green Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple on one side and Green Ground 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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