Sour Apple DE5507 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D2C785, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pickled Sage from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D2C785 · DE5507
Sour Apple
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sour Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2C785
RGB210, 199, 133
Estimated LRV56.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sour Apple
#D2C785
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sour Apple
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Sour Apple Room Palettes
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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 Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Pickled Sage by PPG (a close digital match), Avalon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Serene Scene 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 56.2, 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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