Russet Leather DET440 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #965849, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brickyard Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #965849 · DET440
Russet Leather
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Russet Leather Technical Profile
HEX Code#965849
RGB150, 88, 73
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Russet Leather
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Russet Leather
#965849
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19371
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Russet Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Russet 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
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Russet Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Russet Leather have?
Russet Leather by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Russet Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Russet Leather are Brickyard Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), California Redwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Georgian Brick by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Russet 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 Russet Leather?
Russet Leather has a estimated lightness value of 13.9, 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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