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Leaflet

29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Leaflet 9674 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8B987B, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Herbal Scent from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Leaflet Technical Profile

HEX Code#8B987B
RGB139, 152, 123
LRV29.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Leaflet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Leaflet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsLeaflet
Nearly identical
BehrHerbal Scent

Herbal Scent

Behr

Nearly identical

Wyeth'S Field

PPG

Nearly identical

Leafy Rise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Whispering Willow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Adirondack Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Whispering Willow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Catalina Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Shaded Fern

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Weeping Willow

Kilz

Very similar

Breakfast Room Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Glass .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Leaflet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Leaflet

#8B987B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#87AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Leaflet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wyeth'S Field

Complement

Violet Vibes

Leaflet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur de Sel

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Leaflet.

Broccoflower

Sherwin-Williams · 9039

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Jade Dragon

Sherwin-Williams · 9129

#909886

Rookwood Jade

Sherwin-Williams · 2812

#979F7F

Green Onyx

Sherwin-Williams · 9128

#989A82

Studio Clay

Sherwin-Williams · 9172

#958D7F

Bunglehouse Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 2845

#988F7B

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Purple Plumage

Valspar · 1005-5B

#A57A8D

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Leaflet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Leaflet have?
Leaflet by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leaflet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leaflet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaflet are Herbal Scent by Behr (a near-identical match), Wyeth'S Field by PPG (a near-identical match), Leafy Rise by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leaflet'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 Leaflet?
Leaflet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Leaflet's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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