Appelgroen

Appelgroen, literally “apple green,” is a color term used in Dutch and Flemish to describe a vivid yellow-green shade reminiscent of ripe apples. It is part of everyday color naming in Dutch-speaking design, fashion, and branding.

The hue lies in the green-yellow area of the color wheel, combining brightness with a noticeable yellow influence. Because color definitions differ between paint, print, and digital media, there is no single standardized swatch for appelgroen; its exact tone varies with lighting, materials, and color model.

In practical use, appelgroen signals freshness, vitality, and nature. It is commonly employed for organic or eco-friendly product packaging, spring or summer themes, and youthful or energetic design accents. In interior spaces, a bright appelgroen can serve as an accent color on walls or furnishings; in fashion, it appears as vibrant garments or trims.

Within Dutch color terminology, appelgroen is part of a broader tradition of naming colors after fruits and other natural objects. While the general idea maps roughly to lime-green or bright green with a yellow bias in other languages, the exact shade interpretation differs among designers, brands, and media.