Sour Apple 401 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3EDB5, estimated LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Awareness from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E3EDB5 · 401
Sour Apple
76%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sour Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3EDB5
RGB227, 237, 181
Estimated LRV75.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#E3EBB1
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Colors That Work With Sour Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sour Apple
#E3EDB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CBE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sour Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sour 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
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Sour Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sour Apple have?
Sour Apple by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sour Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sour Apple are Awareness by PPG (a close digital match), Chelsea Garden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lots Of Bubbles by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sour Apple'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 Sour Apple?
Sour Apple has a estimated lightness value of 75.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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