Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Fresh Leaf |
| SKU | 8004-22D |
| Hex | #B9AB88 |
| RGB | 185, 171, 136 |
| HSL | 43°, 26%, 63% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Fresh Leaf
Fresh Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Fresh Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Fresh Leaf within Valspar'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 #B9AB88 in HSL space. Pair Fresh 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.
Valspar Fresh Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh 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 Valspar 8004-22D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Earthy Ochre (SW 9532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
The closest Behr equivalent of Fresh Leaf is Kaffir Lime (PPU8-08). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Kaffir Lime and you'll get the same color. See the full Kaffir Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Fresh Leaf is Danville Tan (HC-91). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Danville Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Danville Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Fresh Leaf. The nearest is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fresh Leaf. The nearest is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Bamboo Screen (DE6193) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Screen swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fresh Leaf. The nearest is Stone White (NO. 11) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Highlight (0275) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fresh Leaf is Bayberry Wax (H0110). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bayberry Wax and you'll get the same color. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Rodda, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Fresh Leaf is Elm Leaf (BD29). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Elm Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fresh Leaf is Olive Gold (0281) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Gold swatch →