Apple Slice
What Apple Slice Actually Looks Like
Apple Slice is a warm off-white that leans just slightly toward green-gold rather than straight cream. Think of a crisp, pale celery pith or the inside of a very young pear. It reads as a clean neutral in most lighting, but that faint botanical warmth sets it apart from the typical beige-toned whites. In bright daylight the green relaxes and the color looks almost purely white. Under warm incandescent light the creamy, golden side comes forward, and the green slips into the background. It is one of those colors that changes its personality with the light, which is part of its appeal.
Apple Slice Undertones
The dominant undertone is warm and creamy, but there is a quiet green thread running through Apple Slice that not everyone picks up on right away. Designers sometimes debate whether it reads more yellow-green or simply soft gold. The truth depends on your light source and what you put next to it. Place it beside a true warm cream and the green becomes obvious. Place it next to a sage and it suddenly looks like an ordinary warm white. If you are sensitive to green undertones, tape up a large sample and live with it for a full day-to-night cycle before committing.
Where Apple Slice Works Best
Apple Slice works well as a whole-house neutral for anyone who wants something warmer than a stark white but cooler than a standard cream. It is especially good for south-facing rooms where abundant sunlight will wash out most of the color, leaving just a hint of warmth on the walls. In north-facing rooms expect the green undertone to be a bit more visible. It is also a strong trim color when paired with deeper greens, warm grays, or earthy taupes, giving moldings a gentle glow rather than a stark contrast.
Where to put Apple Slice
Use Apple Slice on all four walls to create a calm, airy living room that still feels warm. The slight green undertone keeps it from reading yellow under table lamps. Pair it with linen upholstery and warm wood floors for a relaxed, natural look.
On kitchen walls or cabinets, Apple Slice brings a fresh, clean energy without the clinical feel of a pure white. It looks great against butcher block counters or warm brass hardware. Under LED task lighting the color stays true and avoids looking dingy.
Apple Slice is quiet enough for a primary bedroom, where it creates a restful backdrop without the coldness of gray whites. Layer in soft textiles in sage, oatmeal, or blush to build depth without competing with the walls.
As a trim color, Apple Slice adds subtle warmth next to deeper wall colors. It works particularly well against muted greens, warm taupes, and charcoal grays. Use a semi-gloss sheen on trim to amplify its gentle glow.
What to Pair With Apple Slice
Apple Slice pairs naturally with Extra White (SW 7006) for crisp, high-contrast trim. Beyond that coordinating pick, lean into earth tones, soft greens, and warm neutrals to play up its botanical character.
Apple Slice vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against Apple Slice at LRV 83.1.
Colors that clash with Apple Slice
Placing Apple Slice next to a cool blue-gray wall or tile can pull its green undertone forward in an unflattering way, making both colors look slightly muddy.
Pairing Apple Slice with a saturated warm yellow can make the off-white look washed out or even slightly dirty, since both colors share a yellow base but at very different saturations.
Common questions
Apple Slice has a precise LRV of 83.1, placing it firmly in the light off-white range. It reflects a lot of light, making it a good choice for brightening rooms without going to a pure white.
It can. In north-facing rooms or under cool fluorescent lighting, the green undertone becomes more visible. In south-facing rooms with warm natural light, most people see it as a soft, warm off-white. Always test a large sample in your actual space before committing.
Yes. Its LRV of 83.1 keeps rooms bright, and its warm, slightly botanical undertone adds character without overwhelming any single space. Just be aware the green may show more in some rooms than others depending on light direction.
Extra White (SW 7006) is the go-to coordinating trim. It provides clean contrast without clashing. If you want a softer, tone-on-tone look, use Apple Slice itself on the trim in a higher sheen.
Benjamin Moore Pale Celery (OC-72) is widely considered the nearest match. Both share a warm white base with a subtle green undertone, though you should always compare physical swatches side by side since formulations differ between brands.