Leaf .03 Leaf-03 is a gray paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #C9CDBF, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mint Glaze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9CDBF · Leaf-03
Leaf .03
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Leaf .03 Technical Profile
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Leaf .03 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leaf .03 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseLeaf .03
Nearly identical
ValsparMint Glaze
Mint Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glass Tile
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Life Lesson
PPG
Nearly identical
Sagebrush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leaf .03
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leaf .03
#C9CDBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leaf .03
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leaf .03 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 Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Leaf .03.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leaf .03 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leaf .03 have?
Leaf .03 by Colorhouse has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leaf .03 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leaf .03 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaf .03 are Mint Glaze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wheat Bread by Behr (a near-identical match), Dynasty Celadon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leaf .03'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 Leaf .03?
Leaf .03 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leaf .03's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.