Palm Leaf DE5508 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BDB268, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Avocado from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDB268 · DE5508
Palm Leaf
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Palm Leaf Technical Profile
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Palm Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palm 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-EdwardsPalm Leaf
Nearly identical
ValsparNew Avocado
New Avocado
Valspar
Nearly identical
Riesling Grape
Behr
Nearly identical
Chameleon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Motherland
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Praying Mantis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Motherland
Vista Paint
Very similar
Secret Scribbles
PPG
Very similar
Wasabi
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Parakeet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palm Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palm Leaf
#BDB268
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palm Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palm 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 Palm 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.
Palm Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palm Leaf have?
Palm Leaf by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Palm Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palm Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palm Leaf are New Avocado by Valspar (a near-identical match), Riesling Grape by Behr (a near-identical match), Chameleon by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palm 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 Palm Leaf?
Palm Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, 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 Palm Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.