Emerging Leaf 0135 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #96786B, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerging Leaf from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96786B · 0135
Emerging Leaf
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Emerging Leaf Technical Profile
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Emerging Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Emerging Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEmerging Leaf
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sEmerging Leaf
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Swing Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fox Hollow Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roadhouse Tavern
Valspar
Very similar
Old Leather Book
PPG
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Cocoa Nutmeg
Behr
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emerging Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emerging Leaf
#96786B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emerging Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emerging 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Emerging Leaf.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emerging Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emerging Leaf have?
Emerging Leaf by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Emerging Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Emerging Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerging Leaf are Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Swing Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mulberry Silk by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Emerging 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 Emerging Leaf?
Emerging Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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
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 Emerging Leaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.