GREENS

Apples

#E1E99C

RGB 225, 233, 156 · HSL 66°, 64%, 76% · CMYK 3, 0, 33, 9

Apples is #E1E99C in HEX — rgb(225, 233, 156), hsl(66°, 64%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 33%, 9%).

Apples pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 64%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#E1E99C

RGB225, 233, 156

HSL66°, 64%, 76%

HSV66°, 33%, 91%

CMYK3, 0, 33, 9

Decimal14805404

CSS RGBrgb(225, 233, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 64%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apples 395

Exact match

Behr

Green Charm P350-3

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E99C

Dulux

Fresh Frappe S19G3

ΔE 2.7 · #DDE59D

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 3 · #DFE7A0

Valspar

Fresh Pear 6007-7C

ΔE 3.4 · #D6E293

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 3.5 · #E1ECA5

PPG

Charming 1117-3

ΔE 3.9 · #D4E092

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #E0E491

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.8 · #E2E38D

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 5.9 · #D1D991

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6.4 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 7.4 · #DAD790

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 9.1 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.1 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 21.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E99C

#A29BE9

Analogous

#E9CA9B

#E1E99C

#BAE99B

Triadic

#E1E99C

#9BE1E9

#E99BE1

Split-Complementary

#E1E99C

#9BBAE9

#CA9BE9

Tetradic

#E1E99C

#9BE9CA

#A29BE9

#E99BBA

Monochromatic

#B1C02A

#CEDB5C

#E1E99C

#F4F7D9

#F9FAEA

Rectangle

#E1E99C

#9BE9A2

#A29BE9

#E99BE1

Compound

#E1E99C

#BAE99B

#A29BE9

#CA9BE9

Variations

Lighter

#E7EDAF

#EAEEC6

#F1F3E0

Darker

#D1DE58

#A7B620

#636C10

Saturation

#CBCEB6

#E1E99B

#EAF490

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E99C

#EFE19E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E99C

#E8E8A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E99C

#E6DFE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apples sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E8DB90

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E1E99C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D5E0B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7D74D6

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E1E99C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E99C;

CSS Variable

--color-apples: #E1E99C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apples': '#E1E99C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E99C] text-[#E1E99C]

SCSS

$apples: #E1E99C;

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#D9E8A1 · ΔE 4.2

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#F0F09F · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E99C?

#E1E99C is Apples, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #E1E99C warm or cool?

Apples reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Apples?

Apples works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Apples?

Apples pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Apples?

You can download Apples on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Apples?

The hex code is #E1E99C. In RGB it's 225, 233, 156, and in HSL it's 66°, 64%, 76%.

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