Always Apple 1118-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0A667, estimated LRV 36 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Acre from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A0A667 · 1118-5
Always Apple
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Always Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0A667
RGB160, 166, 103
Estimated LRV35.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Hidden Acre
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#A0A564
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#A1A867
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#A2A565
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#A5A966
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#9EA164
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Colors That Work With Always Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Always Apple
#A0A667
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always 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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Always Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Always Apple have?
Always Apple by PPG 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 Always Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Apple are Hidden Acre by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Spanish Olive by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Medieval Times by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Always 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 Always Apple?
Always Apple has a estimated lightness value of 35.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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