Sour Apple vs Timid Absinthe
Where Sour Apple belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sour Apple (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Timid Absinthe (LRV 72), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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