English Apple 90YY 48/500 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B6C462, 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.
Ref. #B6C462 · 90YY 48/500
English Apple
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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English Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEnglish Apple
Nearly identical
ColorhouseThrive .03
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Jive Clive
Vista Paint
Very similar
Asparagus Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Limeade
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Artichoke
Behr
Very similar
Temptation
Valspar
Very similar
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lime Rickey
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jungle Floor
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Flash
Kilz
Visible difference
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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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 undertone does English Apple have?
English 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 English Apple in your own space before committing.
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) — 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 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.
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Why English Apple's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.