Leaf Bud 6005-5B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9D8A9, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Jasmine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9D8A9 · 6005-5B
Leaf Bud
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Leaf Bud Technical Profile
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Leaf Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leaf Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLeaf Bud
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Jasmine
Sweet Jasmine
Behr
Nearly identical
Whispering Aspens
Kilz
Nearly identical
Origin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sesame
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Misty Moor
PPG
Nearly identical
Origin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leaf Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leaf Bud
#D9D8A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leaf Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leaf Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leaf Bud have?
Leaf Bud by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leaf Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leaf Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaf Bud are Sweet Jasmine by Behr (a near-identical match), Whispering Aspens by Kilz (a near-identical match), Origin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leaf Bud'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 Leaf Bud?
Leaf Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leaf Bud's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.