Ref. #E6EECB · 6006-9A
Apple Slice
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Apple Slice Technical Profile
What color is Apple Slice? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E6EECB. Colors similar to Apple Slice include Vista Paint Glory of Spring, PPG Quiet Rain, Hirshfield's Earth Happiness. Apple Slice has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Apple Slice reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Apple Slice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Glory of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quiet Rain
PPG
Nearly identical
Earth Happiness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Power
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Vista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Birdcage
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apple Slice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Slice
#E6EECB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BB87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple Slice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple Slice 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Apple Slice.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apple Slice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Slice have?
Apple Slice by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Apple Slice from other brands?
The closest matches are Glory of Spring by Vista Paint (#E6F0CC), Quiet Rain by PPG (#E7EFCF), Earth Happiness by Hirshfield's (#E3EDC8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apple Slice?
Apple Slice has an LRV of 82.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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