Apple Blossom
What Apple Blossom Actually Looks Like
Apple Blossom is a low-saturation green that sits somewhere between sage and celadon. It is light but not pale, with enough pigment to register clearly on a wall without feeling bold. In bright daylight it reads as a clean, dusty green. In dimmer or artificial light it can drift toward a soft khaki or warm gray, losing much of its green character.
Apple Blossom Undertones
The color carries a mix of yellow and gray that keeps it grounded rather than minty or cool. That yellow component ties it to natural, organic palettes, while the gray tempers any brightness and prevents it from reading as a pure leaf green. Because no independent research was available for this specific color, the precise balance of those undertones in your particular space will depend on your light source and the surrounding finishes.
Where Apple Blossom Works Best
Apple Blossom works well in spaces where you want a sense of quiet and ease without going fully neutral. Bedrooms, reading rooms, and dining rooms with natural light are reasonable fits. It can also work in a bathroom if the room gets enough light to keep the color from going flat. It is a flexible mid-tone, so it can handle both trim and wall applications depending on the look you are after.
Where to put Apple Blossom
The low saturation keeps the room calm rather than stimulating, and the green reads restful in morning light. Pair it with natural linen and warm wood furniture to lean into the earthy quality.
In a dining room with south or west exposure, Apple Blossom holds its green character through the evening. With candlelight or warm incandescent bulbs it can shift noticeably toward khaki, which can actually feel warm and inviting.
The muted, grayed quality reduces visual fatigue during long work sessions. If your office gets north light, be aware the color may lean more gray than green through most of the day.
What to Pair With Apple Blossom
No coordinating colors were specified in our database for this color. Generally, Apple Blossom pairs well with warm whites on trim, soft warm wood tones, aged brass or bronze hardware, and deep earthy browns or navies as accent colors.
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Colors that clash with Apple Blossom
A crisp cool white on trim can pull the color toward an unintended gray-green and make the overall palette feel cold and disconnected.
Apple Blossom is a muted, soft color and a high-gloss finish will amplify light in a way that can make the color look uneven or washed out across a large expanse.
Placed next to a strong cool gray in an open floor plan, Apple Blossom can look dingy rather than earthy because the two color temperatures compete.
Common questions
Apple Blossom has an LRV of 59.56, which places it solidly in mid-tone territory. It reflects a reasonable amount of light without reading as a light pastel, and it will behave like a true wall color with real presence rather than fading into the background.
That depends heavily on your light. In rooms with good natural light, especially warm south or west light, the green reads clearly. In north-facing rooms or under cool LED lighting, the gray and yellow undertones can take over and the color may read more khaki or warm gray than green. Test a large sample in your actual space before committing.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior formulas, and you can order it in the full range of Benjamin Moore sheens from flat through high gloss.
The Benjamin Moore code is 479. The hex value and RGB breakdown are displayed in the color spec block on this page.