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Behr Lotus LeafPPU12-05 · #93A69F · LRV 36

Lotus Leaf reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PPU12-05 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR LOTUS LEAF
RGB 147, 166, 159LRV 36

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameLotus Leaf
SKUPPU12-05
Hex#93A69F
RGB147, 166, 159
HSL158°, 10%, 61%
LRV36
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Lotus Leaf

Lotus Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.

Lotus 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

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9659 · #94A69D · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 36
SW 17 · #8CA49C · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 34
SW 6213 · #9BAAA2 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 39

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
704 · #93A9A0 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 38
HC-142 · #93A9A0 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 38
1579 · #9DA8A1 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 38
CC-690 · #9DA8A1 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All gray at Valspar →
V099-4 · #9AABA1 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 38.6
V100-4 · #98ABA7 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 38.5
T684 · #99A9A7 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 37.9
8003-35D · #8DA898 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 36

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1136-5 · #91A59D · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 35
PPG1138-4 · #8DADA3 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1136-5 · #91A49D · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 35
70GG 38/059 · #97A7A7 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 38

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All gray at Dutch Boy →
331-4DB · #8FA6A1 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 36
232-4DB · #89ACA7 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 38
425-4DB · #99A096 · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 34
HGSW 3295 · #9BAAA2 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 38
HGSW 6213 · #9BAAA2 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6298 · #96A69F · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 34
DE6305 · #95A7A4 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 34
DEC787 · #93A8A7 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 35
DE6312 · #97A2A0 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 33

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-75 · #97A399 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 35

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 83 · #8FA496 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 35
NO. 24 · #8CA9A8 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 37

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0464 · #96A59D · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 36
0478 · #93A09B · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 34
0457 · #99A899 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All gray at Hirshfield's →
H0074 · #95A99E · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 37
0457 · #93A394 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 36
0702 · #8CACA2 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 39
0449 · #99A098 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 35

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All gray at Rodda →
R074 · #8DA09F · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 34

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-714 · #91A79F · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 36
C2-713 · #8D9F9C · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 33
C2-715 · #9EACA0 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 39
C2-954 · #959E95 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 33

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 38

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.33
All gray at Annie Sloan →
DUCK EGG BLUE · #99AB9D · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.42
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All gray at Kompozit →
0464 · #8FA099 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 33
0457 · #93A394 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 35
0702 · #8CACA2 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 38
0449 · #99A098 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 34

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Lotus Leaf within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

BNC-17 · LRV 37
MQ6-17 · LRV 35
BXC-66 · LRV 37
BXC-54 · LRV 37
710F-4 · LRV 36
PPU11-16 · LRV 35

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #93A69F in HSL space. Pair Lotus Leaf with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#93A69F + #A6939A
TRIADIC
#93A69F · #9F93A6 · #A69F93
ANALOGOUS
#93A696 · #93A69F · #93A4A6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.56:1fail
Sample text on black
8.2:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Lotus Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Lotus 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 PPU12-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Lotus Leaf is Marine (SW 9659). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Marine and you'll get the same color. See the full Marine swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Del Mar Blue (704), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Del Mar Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

At Valspar, the closest color to Lotus Leaf is Skyfall (T684) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.9 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skyfall swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lotus Leaf is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spruce Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

The closest Glidden equivalent of Lotus Leaf is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Spruce Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Dutch Boy's nearest match is In The Abyss (331-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full In The Abyss swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lotus Leaf is Desert Lake (HGSW 3295) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Lake swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Agate Green (DE6298), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Agate Green swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Lotus Leaf is Clean Slate (JG-75) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clean Slate swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lotus Leaf. The nearest is Ballroom Blue (NO. 24) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Kathleen's Garden (0464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Melville (H0074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Melville swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

C2 Paint's nearest match is Peppermint (C2-714), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Peppermint swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Clare's nearest match is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Lotus Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Lotus Leaf is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Lotus Leaf. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Lotus Leaf

Kompozit has no exact twin of Lotus Leaf. The nearest is Heavenly Garden (0457) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →

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