Granny Smith Apple 90YY 58/424 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8D27E, estimated 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.
PPG · #C8D27E · 90YY 58/424
Granny Smith Apple
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Granny Smith Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8D27E
RGB200, 210, 126
Estimated LRV59.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
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Accent Wall
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A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Granny Smith Apple
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granny Smith 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Frog Green by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Frog Green by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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