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Emerging Leaf
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Emerging Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Emerging Leaf? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #987A6E. Colors similar to Emerging Leaf include Vista Paint Pale Palamino, Vista Paint Emerging Leaf, Valspar Antique Farmhouse. Emerging Leaf has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Emerging Leaf creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Emerging Leaf pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Emerging Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerging Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerging Leaf
#987A6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerging Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerging 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Emerging Leaf.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerging Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerging Leaf have?
Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Emerging Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Pale Palamino by Vista Paint (#997A6C), Emerging Leaf by Vista Paint (#96786B), Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (#9A7D72). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emerging Leaf?
Emerging Leaf has an LRV of 21.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emerging Leaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.