Ref. #887B27 · 360F-6
Raked Leaves
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Raked Leaves Technical Profile
What color is Raked Leaves? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #887B27. Colors similar to Raked Leaves include Valspar Sleepy Hamlet, MPC Desert Palm. Raked Leaves has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Raked Leaves creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Raked Leaves reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Raked Leaves
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Raked Leaves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raked Leaves
#887B27
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B974B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raked Leaves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raked Leaves Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Raked Leaves.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Raked Leaves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raked Leaves have?
Raked Leaves by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Raked Leaves from other brands?
The closest matches are Sleepy Hamlet by Valspar (#877A23), Desert Palm by MPC (#867F2E), Verdant by Sherwin-Williams (#847E35). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Raked Leaves?
Raked Leaves has an LRV of 22.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Raked Leaves's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.