Hay vs Oak Apple
Where Hay belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Oak Apple is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Hay belongs to the beige family and Oak Apple to the beige-yellow family. Hay (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Oak Apple (LRV 53), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hay runs warm while Oak Apple is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hay vs Oak Apple in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Hay and Oak Apple are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Hay vs Oak Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hay on one side and Oak Apple 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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