Cordovan Leather BXC-78 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #433433, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rockweed from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #433433 · BXC-78
Cordovan Leather
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cordovan Leather Technical Profile
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Cordovan Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cordovan Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCordovan Leather
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRockweed
Rockweed
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wenge
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Noblesse Oblige
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Very similar
Blackened Walnut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spice Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cordovan Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cordovan Leather
#433433
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#655744
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cordovan Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cordovan Leather Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cordovan Leather.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cordovan Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cordovan Leather have?
Cordovan Leather by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cordovan Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cordovan Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cordovan Leather are Rockweed by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Bean by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wenge by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cordovan Leather's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cordovan Leather?
Cordovan Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cordovan Leather's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.