Dried Bay Leaf 8003-28F is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #827E49, LRV 20 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ripened Avocado from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #827E49 · 8003-28F
Dried Bay Leaf
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dried Bay Leaf Technical Profile
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Dried Bay Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dried Bay Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDried Bay Leaf
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRipened Avocado
Ripened Avocado
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Basil Chiffonade
Behr
Nearly identical
Perfectly Pesto
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cedar Edge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Cavern
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frog's Legs
PPG
Very similar
Olive Grey
RAL
Very similar
Rural Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olivery
Kilz
Very similar
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dried Bay Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dried Bay Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Bay Leaf are Ripened Avocado by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Basil Chiffonade by Behr (a near-identical match), Perfectly Pesto by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dried Bay 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 Dried Bay Leaf?
Dried Bay Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.