Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Laurel Leaf |
| SKU | PMD-56 |
| Hex | #969B8B |
| RGB | 150, 155, 139 |
| HSL | 79°, 7%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Laurel Leaf is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Laurel Leaf — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-56 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Laurel Leaf
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Laurel Leaf — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-56 instead. See the full Anita swatch →