Ref. #6D803B · 8002-28G
Leaps and Bounds
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Leaps and Bounds Technical Profile
What color is Leaps and Bounds? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #6D803B. Colors similar to Leaps and Bounds include Behr Seaweed Salad, Sherwin-Williams Paradise, Behr Tree Hugger. Leaps and Bounds has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Leaps and Bounds 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 Leaps and Bounds
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leaps and Bounds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leaps and Bounds
#6D803B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#68915D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leaps and Bounds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leaps and Bounds 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 Leaps and Bounds.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leaps and Bounds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leaps and Bounds have?
Leaps and Bounds by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Leaps and Bounds from other brands?
The closest matches are Seaweed Salad by Behr (#6B833C), Paradise by Sherwin-Williams (#6C7B30), Tree Hugger by Behr (#677C2D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Leaps and Bounds?
Leaps and Bounds has an LRV of 19.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Leaps and Bounds's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.