Crackled Leather DET684 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A27C4F, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramelized Pecan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A27C4F · DET684
Crackled Leather
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crackled Leather Technical Profile
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Crackled Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crackled Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCrackled Leather
Nearly identical
PPGCaramelized Pecan
Caramelized Pecan
PPG
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Circus Peanut
Behr
Nearly identical
Teak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wild Morel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Butterscotch Mousse
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crackled Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crackled Leather
#A27C4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A97B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crackled Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crackled 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Crackled Leather.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crackled Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crackled Leather have?
Crackled Leather by Dunn-Edwards 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 Crackled Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crackled Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crackled Leather are Caramelized Pecan by PPG (a near-identical match), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Circus Peanut by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crackled 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 Crackled Leather?
Crackled Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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