Bay Leaf DEA171 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #86793D, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Twist from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #86793D · DEA171
Bay Leaf
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bay Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bay Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBay Leaf
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTropical Twist
Tropical Twist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Newt Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Olivery
Kilz
Very similar
Peas Please
PPG
Very similar
Verdant
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grassy Cliff
Valspar
Very similar
Wool Tweed
Behr
Very similar
Turkish Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bay Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Leaf
#86793D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85975F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bay Leaf.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bay Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay Leaf have?
Bay Leaf by Dunn-Edwards 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 Bay Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bay Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Leaf are Tropical Twist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Newt Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Tropical Twist by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bay 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 Bay Leaf?
Bay Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Bay Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.