Apple White
Dulux
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The Analysis
Apple White is a light-reflecting off-white with a subtle green-yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81.18, it bounces significant light around a room, effectively opening up smaller spaces and making them feel more spacious.
It functions best as a versatile main wall color or a backdrop for art. It provides enough character to prevent a room from looking like a 'blank box' while staying neutral enough to let furniture and decor stand out.
LRV 81History & Origin
This is a contemporary, fresh take on off-white. It avoids the heavy yellow or cream bias found in older traditional paint palettes, making it better suited for modern or updated homes.
How to Use It
It works well in kitchens and living areas, pairing perfectly with light oak wood tones for a natural look or matte black hardware for modern contrast. Use it in rooms where you want to maximize brightness without sacrificing warmth.
The Mood
This shade feels clean and balanced rather than stark. It provides a restful, neutral environment that feels fresh throughout the day without the clinical chill of a pure white.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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