Ref. #92D599 · 1225-5
May Apple
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
May Apple Technical Profile
What color is May Apple? It's a light cool green with the hex code #92D599. Colors similar to May Apple include Valspar Garden Sprout, MPC Sunlit Glade, Behr Copper Patina. May Apple has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, May Apple sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to May Apple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to May Apple.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
May Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does May Apple have?
May Apple by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match May Apple from other brands?
The closest matches are Garden Sprout by Valspar (#96D49D), Sunlit Glade by MPC (#9FD7A3), Copper Patina by Behr (#98CF9D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of May Apple?
May Apple has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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