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Ref. #827E49 · 8003-28F

Dried Bay Leaf

20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Dried Bay Leaf Technical Profile

HEX Code#827E49
RGB130, 126, 73
LRV20.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Ripened Avocado

Complement

Altar of Heaven

Dried Bay Leaf Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Twinkle Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Dried Bay Leaf.

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Autumn Grove

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#827A53

Olivita

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Greek Oregano

Valspar · 8003-26F

#807854

Valencia Moss

Valspar · 6008-4C

#847655

Jungle Thicket

Valspar · 6003-4C

#7E7C58

More green colors from other brands

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

Sign of Spring

Behr · PPL-25

#E3EDE2

Fun N Games

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Parakeet

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Chrome Green

RAL · 6020

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Seagrove

Benjamin Moore · 653

#B8EBE2

Mulligan

Dutch Boy · 228-6DB

#406F46

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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