English Apple adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 50 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #B6C462 · 90YY 48/500
English Apple
50%LRV Value
English Apple Technical Profile
What color is PPG English Apple (90YY 48/500)? It's a medium cool yellow — hex #B6C462, LRV 50. The closest cross-brand equivalent to English Apple is Colorhouse Thrive .03 — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Jive Clive and Dunn-Edwards Asparagus Fern also close. At LRV 50, English 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs English 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to English Apple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Apple
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English 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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English Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match English Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Apple are Thrive .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Jive Clive by Vista Paint (a very close match), Asparagus Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting English Apple's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of English Apple?
English Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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