Velvet Leaf 450D-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8FE97D, estimated 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.
Behr · #8FE97D · 450D-5
Velvet Leaf
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Velvet Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#8FE97D
RGB143, 233, 125
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Velvet Leaf
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Velvet Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.