Soft Apple vs Fountain Frolic
Where Soft Apple belongs to Dulux's range, Fountain Frolic is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Soft Apple belongs to the yellow family and Fountain Frolic to the beige-yellow family. Soft Apple (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Fountain Frolic (LRV 74), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Soft Apple vs Fountain Frolic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Apple on one side and Fountain Frolic 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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