Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Laurel Leaf |
| SKU | PMD-56 |
| Hex | #969B8B |
| RGB | 150, 155, 139 |
| HSL | 79°, 7%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Laurel Leaf
Laurel Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Laurel Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Laurel Leaf within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #969B8B in HSL space. Pair Laurel Leaf with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Laurel Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Laurel Leaf from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-56 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Acacia Haze (SW 9132) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acacia Haze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Arctic Shadows (1559) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arctic Shadows swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Valspar's nearest match is Spring Spirits (5003-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Laurel Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Spring Spirits swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Laurel Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Glidden's nearest match is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Laurel Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cypress Garden (424-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Laurel Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Thorntree (HGSW 3284) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thorntree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Laurel Leaf is California Sagebrush (DET513). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order California Sagebrush and you'll get the same color. See the full California Sagebrush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Lichen (NO. 19) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Wainscot Green (H0081) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wainscot Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Rodda, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
C2 Paint's nearest match is Spanish Moss (C2-940), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Laurel Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Spanish Moss swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Country Gray (285141) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Kompozit has no exact twin of Laurel Leaf. The nearest is Orestes (0379) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orestes swatch →