Velvet Leaf 450D-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8FE97D, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frog Prince from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8FE97D · 450D-5
Velvet Leaf
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Velvet Leaf Technical Profile
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Velvet Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvet Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVelvet Leaf
Very similar
Vista PaintFrog Prince
Frog Prince
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Visible difference
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Wonder Woods
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Green Flash
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Visible difference
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RAL
Visible difference
Picnic
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Petal .02
Colorhouse
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvet Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvet Leaf
#8FE97D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6EC48B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvet Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvet Leaf 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 Velvet Leaf.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velvet Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvet Leaf have?
Velvet Leaf by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvet Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvet Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvet Leaf are Frog Prince by Vista Paint (a very close match), Spring Leaf by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Leprechaun Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Velvet Leaf's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Velvet Leaf?
Velvet Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velvet Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.