May Apple 1225-5 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #92D599, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Sprout from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #92D599 · 1225-5
May Apple
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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May Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to May Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMay Apple
Nearly identical
ValsparGarden Sprout
Garden Sprout
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper Patina
Behr
Very similar
Iguana
Kilz
Very similar
Garden Goddess
Vista Paint
Very similar
Garden Goddess
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paradise Hills Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Weekend Gardener
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweetened Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vegan
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With May Apple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
May Apple
#92D599
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EB49F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for May Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
May 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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May Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Apple have?
May Apple by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample May Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match May Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to May Apple are Garden Sprout by Valspar (a near-identical match), Copper Patina by Behr (a very close match), Iguana by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting May 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 May Apple?
May Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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