Soft Apple vs Passionate Pause
Soft Apple is a Dulux color while Passionate Pause comes from PPG. Soft Apple reads as yellow, while Passionate Pause reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 83 and 82, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.2, 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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Soft Apple vs Passionate Pause Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Apple on one side and Passionate Pause 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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