Leather Bound DEBN17 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8A7067, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Café from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A7067 · DEBN17
Leather Bound
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Bound Technical Profile
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Leather Bound in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leather Bound in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLeather Bound
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMocha Café
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Bark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elkhound
Behr
Nearly identical
Woodchuck
PPG
Nearly identical
Dutch Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Archwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leather Bound
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leather Bound
#8A7067
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A89D7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leather Bound
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leather Bound 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 Leather Bound.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Leather Bound — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leather Bound have?
Leather Bound by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Leather Bound in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leather Bound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leather Bound are Mocha Café by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Riverbank by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown Bark by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leather Bound'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 Bound?
Leather Bound has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leather Bound's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.