Soft Apple vs Lacewing
Where Soft Apple belongs to Dulux's range, Lacewing is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Soft Apple belongs to the yellow family and Lacewing to the green-yellow family. Soft Apple (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Lacewing (LRV 74), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Soft Apple runs warm while Lacewing is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.1 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 Lacewing Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Apple on one side and Lacewing 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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