Always Apple 1118-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0A667, 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.
Ref. #A0A667 · 1118-5
Always Apple
36%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Always Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Always Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlways Apple
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHidden Acre
Hidden Acre
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spanish Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Medieval Times
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Chive
Behr
Nearly identical
Peter Pan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Emerald Isle
Valspar
Very similar
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Retro Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Always Apple
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Always Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Always Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Apple are Hidden Acre by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spanish Olive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Medieval Times by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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