English Apple 90YY 48/500 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B6C462, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thrive .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B6C462 · 90YY 48/500
English Apple
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
English Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6C462
RGB182, 196, 98
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With English Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Apple
#B6C462
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Apple
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Apple Room Palettes
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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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English Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Apple have?
English 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 English Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Apple are Thrive .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Jive Clive by Vista Paint (a very close match), Asparagus Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting English 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 English Apple?
English Apple has a estimated lightness value of 50.3, 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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