Looking for a mid to dark green paint color? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Leapfrog and if it might be the perfect paint color for your home!
Bold colored paint colors are trending in a big way and one of the most popular colors right now is green.
Green is a perfect paint color for those looking for a natural, relaxing feel in their home. Green paint colors can be light or dark, and have blue or yellow undertones.
Today I want to talk about a green paint color that has been identified as one of Sherwin Williams 2024 trending paint colors – Leapfrog!
Leapfrog, Sherwin Williams, SW 6431
Sherwin Williams’ Leapfrog is a darker green, perfect for an accent color or creating a moody, earthy feel in a room.
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Color Family
Leapfrog is in the green color family.
Light Reflectance Value
26
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 26, Leapfrog is a darker green paint color.
RGB Colors
R: 136 G: 145 B: 93
RGB describes the amount of each color – red, green, and blue – present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#8891D
Undertones
Leapfrog has yellow undertones.
The yellow will be more apparent in south-facing rooms. Leapfrog will look darker in north-facing rooms.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to be sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Most people would use Leapfrog for:
- Accent wall
- Furniture
- Doors
- Shutters
- Walls for a dramatic, earthy bedroom or home office
Similar Colors
- Behr Green Energy
- Farrow & Ball Sap Green
- Valspar Bullfrog
- Behr Spinach Dip
- Sherwin Williams Cucuzza Verde
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Coordinating Colors
Pair Leapfrog with light greens, off-whites or darker blues for a cozy, natural look.
Light greens:
- Sprout
- Queen Anne’s Lace
- Melange Green
Off-whites:
- Oyster White
- Natural Choice
- White Duck
- Shoji White
- Cotton White
Darker blues:
- Blustery Sky
- Debonair
- Storm Cloud
- Outerspace
Trim Colors
Because of the warm, soft undertones in this color, I like to pair it with a bit of a creamier white for trim work.
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Sherwin Williams Leapfrog color palette
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Sherwin Williams Leapfrog FAQs
What are the undertones of Sherwin Williams Leapfrog?
Sherwin Williams Leapfrog has yellow undertones.
What color is Sherwin Williams Leapfrog?
Sherwin Williams Leapfrog is a mid to dark green paint color.
What are the coordinating colors for Sherwin Williams Leapfrog?
Sherwin Williams Leapfrog coordinating colors are Sprout, Oyster White and Blustery Sky. Leapfrog pairs well with light greens, off-whites or darker blues.
What should you use Leapfrog by Sherwin Williams for?
Leapfrog by Sherwin Williams can be used for accent walls, furniture, doors, shutters or for a dramatic, earthy bedroom.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.