ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bayleaf (1533) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 17.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7D735D |
| RGB | 125, 115, 93 |
| HSL | 41°, 15%, 43% |
About Bayleaf
Bayleaf (1533) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 17, Bayleaf absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bayleaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Cromwell Gray (HC-103), it's darker and warmer.
How Bayleaf changes with the light
Bayleaf has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Bayleaf's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bayleaf will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bayleaf close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bayleaf will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bayleaf in real homes
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Bayleaf equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Thunderous (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bayleaf questions
What undertone does Bayleaf have?
Bayleaf has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bayleaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bayleaf a light or dark color?
Bayleaf has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Bayleaf absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bayleaf in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bayleaf?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Bayleaf's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Bayleaf work best?
Bayleaf works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Bayleaf absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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