Sour Apple DE5507 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D2C785, 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.
Ref. #D2C785 · DE5507
Sour Apple
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Sour Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sour Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSour Apple
Nearly identical
PPGPickled Sage
Pickled Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Avalon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lime Tart
Kilz
Nearly identical
Turkish Bay Leaf
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Footie Pajamas
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olive Marinade
Valspar
Very similar
That'S My Lime
Behr
Very similar
Chartreuse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Palmed Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sour Apple
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
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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sour Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sour Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sour Apple are Pickled Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), Avalon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Serene Scene by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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