Ref. #827E49 · 8003-28F
Dried Bay Leaf
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dried Bay Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Dried Bay Leaf? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #827E49. Colors similar to Dried Bay Leaf include Behr Basil Chiffonade, Benjamin Moore Perfectly Pesto, MPC Swamp Cypress. Dried Bay Leaf has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Dried 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 off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Dried Bay Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dried Bay Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dried Bay Leaf
#827E49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#839866
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dried Bay Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dried 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dried Bay Leaf.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dried Bay Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dried Bay Leaf have?
Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Dried Bay Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Basil Chiffonade by Behr (#81804A), Perfectly Pesto by Benjamin Moore (#867E44), Swamp Cypress by MPC (#7D7F49). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dried Bay Leaf?
Dried Bay Leaf has an LRV of 20.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dried Bay Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.