Apple Green 2026-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D3E26A, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Ricky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3E26A · 2026-40
Apple Green
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apple Green Technical Profile
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Apple Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apple Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreApple Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLime Ricky
Lime Ricky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Grass
Behr
Very similar
Celery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celery
Valspar
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Goody Gumdrop
PPG
Very similar
Perfectly Pear
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apple Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Green
#D3E26A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple Green 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Apple Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apple Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Green have?
Apple Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apple Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apple Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Green are Lime Ricky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spring Grass by Behr (a very close match), Celery by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Apple Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Apple Green?
Apple Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apple Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.