Leaf Bud 6005-5B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D9D8A9, estimated 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.
Valspar · #D9D8A9 · 6005-5B
Leaf Bud
67%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Leaf Bud Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9D8A9
RGB217, 216, 169
Estimated LRV66.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Jasmine
Behr
#DCDCAB
Close digital match
Whispering Aspens
Kilz
#D7D9AB
Close digital match
Origin
Vista Paint
#D7D4A6
Close digital match
Sesame
Benjamin Moore
#DCD7A8
Close digital match
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
#D8DBAC
Close digital match
Misty Moor
PPG
#DAD7AD
Close digital match
Origin
Hirshfield's
#D8D4A8
Close digital match
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
#E2DCAB
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Pearberry
Dutch Boy
#D8D6B0
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Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
#E3DEB3
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Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
#C4C6A5
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Colors That Work With Leaf Bud
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Leaf Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leaf Bud are Sweet Jasmine by Behr (a close digital match), Whispering Aspens by Kilz (a close digital match), Origin by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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