Emerging Leaf 0135 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #96786B, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #96786B · 0135
Emerging Leaf
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Emerging Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#96786B
RGB150, 120, 107
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Emerging Leaf
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#987A6E
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Colors That Work With Emerging Leaf
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Emerging Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Emerging Leaf are Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Swing Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mulberry Silk by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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