Ref. #8AFD3C · 430B-5
Apple Orchard
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apple Orchard Technical Profile
What color is Apple Orchard? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #8AFD3C. Apple Orchard has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Apple Orchard depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Apple Orchard
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Willow Springs Green
Benjamin Moore
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Burst of Lime
Vista Paint
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Shocking Green
MPC
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Temptations
Dutch Boy
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Celery
Dunn-Edwards
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Livin' Large
PPG
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Spring Lime
Valspar
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Sulfur Yellow
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apple Orchard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Orchard
#8AFD3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5DD569
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple Orchard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple Orchard Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apple Orchard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Orchard have?
Apple Orchard by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Apple Orchard from other brands?
The closest matches are Willow Springs Green by Benjamin Moore (#ABD86B), Burst of Lime by Vista Paint (#AFD54F), Spring Meadow Green by Benjamin Moore (#A8D974). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apple Orchard?
Apple Orchard has an LRV of 49.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apple Orchard's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.