Apple White vs Enlightened Lime
Apple White (Dulux) and Enlightened Lime (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Apple White reads as beige-white, while Enlightened Lime reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 83 for Apple White vs 80 for Enlightened Lime — means Apple White will open up a space more effectively. Where Apple White leans warm, Enlightened Lime reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Apple White vs Enlightened Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apple White on one side and Enlightened Lime 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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