Ref. #D9A077 · DE5256
Soft Leather
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Leather Technical Profile
What color is Soft Leather? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D9A077. Colors similar to Soft Leather include MPC Roman Gold Met., Benjamin Moore Starfish, Benjamin Moore Sweet N Sour. Soft Leather has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Soft Leather depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Soft Leather
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Leather
#D9A077
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB677
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft 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.
Soft Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Leather have?
Soft Leather by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Soft Leather from other brands?
The closest matches are Roman Gold Met. by MPC (#D79E73), Starfish by Benjamin Moore (#DFA274), Sweet N Sour by Benjamin Moore (#DB9C73). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Leather?
Soft Leather has an LRV of 41.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Leather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.