Ref. #AEF859 · 420B-4
Tart Apple
58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tart Apple Technical Profile
What color is Tart Apple? It's a light cool green with the hex code #AEF859. Tart Apple has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Tart Apple sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Tart Apple
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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Dunn-Edwards
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Green Sauce With Lemon
MPC
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Livin' Large
PPG
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Temptations
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Sonic Lime
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tart Apple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tart Apple
#AEF859
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tart Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tart Apple 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Tart Apple.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tart Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tart Apple have?
Tart Apple by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Tart Apple from other brands?
The closest matches are Willow Springs Green by Benjamin Moore (#ABD86B), Burst of Lime by Vista Paint (#AFD54F), Feel the Energy by Benjamin Moore (#BFDE79). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tart Apple?
Tart Apple has an LRV of 58.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tart Apple's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.