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.
Ref. #C8D27E · 90YY 58/424
Granny Smith Apple
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Granny Smith Apple Technical Profile
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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
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Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Colorhouse
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Pear Green
Benjamin Moore
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Witty Pear
Dutch Boy
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Green Tea
Valspar
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Lime Sorbet
Dunn-Edwards
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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
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
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
Granny Smith 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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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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