Leaf .05 Leaf-05 is a yellow paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #998F5B, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sabo Garden from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #998F5B · Leaf-05
Leaf .05
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Leaf .05 Technical Profile
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Leaf .05 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leaf .05 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseLeaf .05
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSabo Garden
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vintage Olive
PPG
Nearly identical
Serpentine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cucumber Salad
Kilz
Nearly identical
Prairie Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Garden Salt Green
Behr
Very similar
Tupelo Tree
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Winding Vines
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leaf .05
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leaf .05
#998F5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AA97E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leaf .05
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leaf .05 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 .05.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leaf .05 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leaf .05 have?
Leaf .05 by Colorhouse has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leaf .05 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leaf .05 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaf .05 are Sabo Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sabo Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vintage Olive by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leaf .05'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 .05?
Leaf .05 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leaf .05's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.