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Sour Apple
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sour Apple Technical Profile
What color is Sour Apple? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E3EDB5. Colors similar to Sour Apple include MPC Pale Citron, PPG Awareness, Vista Paint Chelsea Garden. Sour Apple has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Sour Apple reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Sour Apple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sour Apple
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sour 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.
Sour Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sour Apple have?
Sour Apple by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sour Apple from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Citron by MPC (#E4F0B8), Awareness by PPG (#E3EBB1), Chelsea Garden by Vista Paint (#E5F1B7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sour Apple?
Sour Apple has an LRV of 75.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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