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Apple Jade

30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Apple Jade 8001-26G is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A69511, LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Strung from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apple Jade Technical Profile

HEX Code#A69511
RGB166, 149, 17
LRV29.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Apple Jade in Every Brand

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

ValsparApple Jade
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHigh Strung

High Strung

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chalky Quince

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Venetian Gold

Behr

Very similar

Curry

RAL

Very similar

Rain Boots

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rain Boots

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Martian

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pollination

PPG

Very similar

Green Of Spring

Kilz

Visible difference

Lichen Green

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Beeswax .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apple Jade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apple Jade

#A69511

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#82AE3C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apple Jade

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Apple Jade

Complement

Navy Blue

Apple Jade Room Palettes

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

Walls

Clay Angel

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Dried Bay Leaf

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Asiago

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Moroccan Resort

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Apple Jade.

Perennial

Valspar · 8001-25G

#B29308

Vintage Chartreuse

Valspar · 8001-27G

#9AA22A

La Vida

Valspar · 8001-25F

#BFA303

Verde

Valspar · 8001-26F

#BCA62A

More green colors from other brands

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

Kokopelli Teal

Benjamin Moore · 648

#6BB8A8

Summer Sumac

Vista Paint · 7606

#63A26D

Villa Grove

Vista Paint · 7691

#D7E1C8

Urban Nature

Behr · S380-3

#BAD0A8

Peas in a Pod

Dunn-Edwards · DE5586

#7B9459

Grape Leaves

Behr · 400D-6

#89A833

Apple Jade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apple Jade have?
Apple Jade by Valspar 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 Apple Jade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apple Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Jade are High Strung by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chalky Quince by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Venetian Gold by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Apple Jade'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 Apple Jade?
Apple Jade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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