Sour Apple vs Springtime
Sour Apple is a Benjamin Moore color while Springtime comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Sour Apple belongs to the yellow family and Springtime to the beige-yellow family. With LRVs of 76 and 77, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sour Apple's yellow character against Springtime's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.2, 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 Springtime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple on one side and Springtime 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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