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Benjamin Moore Sour Apple 401

Sour Apple

Benjamin Moore

401

About Sour Apple by Benjamin Moore

Sour Apple 401 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 80% and hue near 71° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 79.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e2ecb4

RGB: 226, 236, 180

Hue71°

Saturation60%

Lightness82%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sour Apple looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sour Apple 401 a warm or cool color?
Sour Apple by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sour Apple?
Sour Apple sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 71°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sour Apple?
Brightness is about 80%. Saturation is around 60%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 82%. Hue is close to 71°. The hex value is #e2ecb4. The RGB value is 226, 236, 180.
Is Sour Apple better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sour Apple has brightness around 80%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Sour Apple?
You can match Sour Apple with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sour Apple work best in a home?
Sour Apple is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Sour Apple compare to a pure white paint?
Sour Apple is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sour Apple in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Sour Apple

Benjamin Moore

401

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sour Apple in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Sour Apple

Benjamin Moore

401

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sour Apple. They add contrast without clashing.

Sour Apple

Benjamin Moore

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