Ref. #CACAA3 · historic-marrett-apple
Marrett Apple
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Marrett Apple Technical Profile
What color is Marrett Apple? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CACAA3. Colors similar to Marrett Apple include Dunn-Edwards Watercress, Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green, Valspar Paris Mint. Marrett Apple has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Marrett Apple sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Marrett Apple reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Marrett Apple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marrett Apple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marrett Apple
#CACAA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marrett Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marrett 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Marrett Apple.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marrett Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marrett Apple have?
Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Marrett Apple from other brands?
The closest matches are Watercress by Dunn-Edwards (#C7C7A1), Fernwood Green by Benjamin Moore (#CDCDA4), Paris Mint by Valspar (#CDCDA9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marrett Apple?
Marrett Apple has an LRV of 57.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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