Ref. #81591A · 300D-7
Spanish Leather
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spanish Leather Technical Profile
What color is Spanish Leather? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #81591A. Spanish Leather has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Spanish Leather creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Spanish Leather
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coconut Husk
Valspar
Very similar
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ochre Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Graham Crust
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Ancient Root
Kilz
Visible difference
Relic Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Graham Crust
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Shaker Peg
PPG
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Leather
#81591A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87903E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish 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 Spanish Leather.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spanish Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Leather have?
Spanish Leather by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Spanish Leather from other brands?
The closest matches are Coconut Husk by Valspar (#815B28), Hunting Jacket by Valspar (#816328), Mexican Hot Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (#8C5D2C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spanish Leather?
Spanish Leather has an LRV of 16.0, 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 Spanish Leather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.