Ref. #86793D · DEA171
Bay Leaf
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bay Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Bay Leaf? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #86793D. Colors similar to Bay Leaf include Vista Paint Tropical Twist, Benjamin Moore Newt Green, Hirshfield's Tropical Twist. Bay Leaf has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Bay Leaf creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Bay Leaf reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Bay Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Bay Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropical Twist by Vista Paint (#827843), Newt Green by Benjamin Moore (#8C7E44), Tropical Twist by Hirshfield's (#837946). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bay Leaf?
Bay Leaf has an LRV of 19.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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