Benjamin Moore

Bayleaf

1533

Bayleaf is a dark brown with green undertones that give it an organic cast. Its LRV of 18.24 indicates low reflectance, so it reads deep on walls. Warm light brings out the green-brown undertone more.

It is suitable for studies, dining rooms, or accent walls where a dark neutral is needed. Pair it with White Dove and Grant Beige for balance, and add Saybrook Sage or Hale Navy for contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1533

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Bayleaf in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bayleaf under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bayleaf under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Very Muted

LRV

18.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#7D735D
RGB Decimal
125, 115, 93
RGB Percent
49.0%, 45.1%, 36.5%
HSL
41.3, 14.7%, 42.7%
HSV
41.3, 25.6%, 49.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.0%, 25.6%, 51.0%
YIQ
115.5, 13.0, -4.8
XYZ
16.56, 17.41, 12.84
CIE Lab
48.77, 0.08, 13.59
CIE Luv
48.77, 7.39, 17.21
Hunter Lab
41.73, 0.06, 9.42
Decimal
8221533

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel