Soft Leather DE5256 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9A077, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramelized Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9A077 · DE5256
Soft Leather
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Leather Technical Profile
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Soft Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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-EdwardsSoft Leather
Nearly identical
PPGCaramelized Orange
Caramelized Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Starfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Darlin Clementine
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Ice Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windswept Canyon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Coast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Leather are Caramelized Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Starfish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Darlin Clementine by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Leather?
Soft Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.