Soft Leather DE5256 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D9A077, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D9A077 · DE5256
Soft Leather
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Leather Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9A077
RGB217, 160, 119
Estimated LRV41.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Soft Leather
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Leather
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Leather Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Leather are Caramelized Orange by PPG (a close digital match), Starfish by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Darlin Clementine by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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