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Ref. #C8D27E · 90YY 58/424

Granny Smith Apple

60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Granny Smith Apple 90YY 58/424 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8D27E, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alligator Alley from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Granny Smith Apple Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8D27E
RGB200, 210, 126
LRV59.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG

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Granny Smith Apple in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Granny Smith Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGGranny Smith Apple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAlligator Alley

Alligator Alley

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Frog Green

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Thrive .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pear Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Witty Pear

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Green Tea

Valspar

Very similar

Lime Sorbet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Primavera

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Outback

Behr

Very similar

Green Flash

Kilz

Very similar

Hog Plum

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Green Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Granny Smith Apple

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Granny Smith Apple

#C8D27E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#92B77B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Granny Smith Apple

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Alligator Alley

Complement

Fabulous Grape

Granny Smith Apple Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Golden Field

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Chinese Porcelain

Pop

Crushed Velvet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Granny Smith Apple — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Granny Smith Apple have?
Granny Smith 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 Granny Smith Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Granny Smith Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granny Smith Apple are Alligator Alley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frog Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frog Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Granny Smith 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 Granny Smith Apple?
Granny Smith Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.9, 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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