Leather Work S240-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7D5537, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maple from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D5537 · S240-7
Leather Work
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Work Technical Profile
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Leather Work in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leather Work in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLeather Work
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMaple
Maple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Western Pursuit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marsh Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Über Umber
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Molasses
PPG
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leather Work
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leather Work
#7D5537
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E8B59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leather Work
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leather Work 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 Leather Work.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leather Work — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leather Work have?
Leather Work by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Leather Work in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leather Work from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leather Work are Maple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Western Pursuit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Marsh Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leather Work'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 Leather Work?
Leather Work has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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 Leather Work's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.