Appleblossom
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Appleblossom remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#DAB5B4
LRV
51.25
Appleblossom in Real Rooms
Appleblossom has a medium-high LRV of 51.25 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, bathroom, dining room, bedroom, front door, patio, living room, kitchen, house and mudroom.
1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Appleblossom is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Sherwin-Williams Appleblossom in a minimalist home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Appleblossom provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Appleblossom — japandi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Appleblossom has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Appleblossom paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Appleblossom in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A traditional bedroom painted in Appleblossom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Appleblossom makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
rustic modern front door featuring Appleblossom by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Appleblossom holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
contemporary patio featuring Appleblossom by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Appleblossom. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A mid century living room painted in Appleblossom
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Appleblossom provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Appleblossom — contemporary kitchen
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Appleblossom provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Appleblossom color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
Appleblossom is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Appleblossom — cottagecore mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 51, Roman Column is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 31, Appleblossom is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lotus Flower reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 53 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Fading Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Bella Pink reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 51), opening up a space where Appleblossom encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Rachel Pink the marginally brighter of the two.
Gaiety reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Appleblossom reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (61 vs 51) makes Loveable the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 51, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 53 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Appleblossom reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 16), opening up a space where Riverway encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 51), opening up a space where Appleblossom encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 29, Appleblossom is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 6, Appleblossom is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 76 vs 51, Possibly Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
Verbena reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 51), opening up a space where Appleblossom encloses it.
Diminutive Pink reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 51), opening up a space where Appleblossom encloses it.
Darker Colors
Appleblossom reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 28), opening up a space where Coral Rose encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 35, Appleblossom is decisively the brighter choice.
Appleblossom reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.