Sour Apple vs Pastel green
Sour Apple (Benjamin Moore) and Pastel green (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Sour Apple reads as yellow, while Pastel green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 76 for Sour Apple vs 58 for Pastel green — means Sour Apple will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 16.0 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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Sour Apple vs Pastel green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple on one side and Pastel green 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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