Apple Slice
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Apple Slice remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#EBEDDA
LRV
83.13
Apple Slice in Real Rooms
Apple Slice has a high LRV of 83.13 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Apple Slice rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
mediterranean front door featuring Apple Slice by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Apple Slice is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Apple Slice — traditional bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Apple Slice in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A industrial bedroom painted in Apple Slice
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Apple Slice is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Apple Slice paint in a minimalist dining room
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Apple Slice provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
minimalist patio featuring Apple Slice by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
The way Apple Slice interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Apple Slice color — rustic modern house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Apple Slice takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A industrial living room painted in Apple Slice
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Apple Slice adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Apple Slice paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Apple Slice adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
A modern luxury kitchen painted in Apple Slice
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Apple Slice is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Apple Slice — industrial home office
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Apple Slice reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes Apple Slice the marginally brighter of the two.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 80), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Apple Slice reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Purple Passage encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (83 vs 72) makes Apple Slice the marginally brighter of the two.
Apple Slice reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 83 vs 16, Apple Slice is decisively the brighter choice.
Apple Slice reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 5), opening up a space where Majestic Purple encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 5, Apple Slice is decisively the brighter choice.
Apple Slice reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 29), opening up a space where Brave Purple encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 86 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 83 vs 58, Apple Slice is decisively the brighter choice.
Apple Slice reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 70), opening up a space where Honeydew encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.