Cooking Apple Green 32 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C4C6A5, LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is California Avocado from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4C6A5 · 32
Cooking Apple Green
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cooking Apple Green Technical Profile
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Cooking Apple Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cooking 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 →
Farrow & BallCooking Apple Green
Nearly identical
KilzCalifornia Avocado
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jardin De Hierbas
Behr
Nearly identical
Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Willowed Tree
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cooking Apple Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cooking Apple Green
#C4C6A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cooking Apple Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cooking 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
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Cooking Apple Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cooking Apple Green have?
Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball 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 Cooking Apple Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cooking Apple Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cooking Apple Green are California Avocado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sage Splendor by PPG (a near-identical match), Mesquite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cooking 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 Cooking Apple Green?
Cooking Apple Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.8, 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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Why Cooking Apple Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.