Soft Apple vs More Melon
Where Soft Apple belongs to Dulux's range, More Melon is a PPG color. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Soft Apple (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than More Melon (LRV 74), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.1 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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Soft Apple vs More Melon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Apple on one side and More Melon 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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