Ref. #7D5537 · S240-7
Leather Work
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Work Technical Profile
What color is Leather Work? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7D5537. Colors similar to Leather Work include Dutch Boy Maple, Vista Paint Western Pursuit, Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown. Leather Work has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Leather Work creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Leather Work pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Leather Work
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Leather Work from other brands?
The closest matches are Maple by Dutch Boy (#7D5436), Western Pursuit by Vista Paint (#7C5539), Marsh Brown by Benjamin Moore (#7F593E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Leather Work?
Leather Work has an LRV of 15.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.