Ref. #635936 · 7735
Palm Leaf
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palm Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Palm Leaf? It's a dark warm yellow with the hex code #635936. Colors similar to Palm Leaf include Vista Paint African Queen, Behr South Kingston. Palm Leaf has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Palm 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 Palm 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 Palm Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palm Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palm Leaf
#635936
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F7A52
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Palm Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are African Queen by Vista Paint (#625D3E), South Kingston by Behr (#625435), Sea Turtle by Valspar (#5D5934). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Palm Leaf?
Palm Leaf has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palm Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.