Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Leaping Lizard |
| SKU | V063-5 |
| Hex | #427764 |
| RGB | 66, 119, 100 |
| HSL | 158°, 29%, 36% |
| LRV | 15.2 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Valspar Leaping Lizard
With an LRV of 15.2, Leaping Lizard is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Leaping Lizard works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Leaping Lizard 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 #427764 in HSL space. Pair Leaping Lizard 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 Leaping Lizard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Leaping Lizard 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 V063-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Leaping Lizard. The nearest is Kendal Green (SW 6467) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kendal Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
Behr's nearest match is Shaded Spruce (480F-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.2) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Leaping Lizard without repainting risk. See the full Shaded Spruce swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Steamed Spinach (643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Leaping Lizard without repainting risk. See the full Steamed Spinach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Leaping Lizard. The nearest is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
Glidden has no exact twin of Leaping Lizard. The nearest is Christmas Ivy (PPG1138-6) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Christmas Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Leaping Lizard is Willow Lane (230-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willow Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Leaping Lizard. The nearest is Jadepool (HGSW 2292) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jadepool swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pine Needle (DE5706), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15.2) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Leaping Lizard without repainting risk. See the full Pine Needle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Leaping Lizard
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Leaping Lizard is Aspen Leaf (JG-71) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15.2) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Leaf swatch →