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Ref. #C5BAA6 · 0336

Soft Leather

50%LRV Value
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Soft Leather 0336 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C5BAA6, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Stone from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soft Leather Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5BAA6
RGB197, 186, 166
LRV49.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandHirshfield's

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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 →

Hirshfield'sSoft Leather
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWeathered Stone

Weathered Stone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Soft Stones

Valspar

Nearly identical

Soft Leather

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Peace of Mind

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Brick House Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Seagull Wail

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dry Mountains

Kilz

Nearly identical

Drop Cloth

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Basic Khaki

Behr

Nearly identical

Tawny Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Silk Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soft Leather

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soft Leather

#C5BAA6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Celery Powder

Complement

Ballroom Blue

Soft Leather Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Warren Tavern

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Micropolis

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Soft Leather.

Courtyard

Hirshfield's · 0344

#C8BDA4

Frond

Hirshfield's · 0232

#C2BAAB

Silky Green

Hirshfield's · 0358

#C7C0A9

Moth Wing

Hirshfield's · 0183

#CCBCA9

Chintz

Hirshfield's · 0573

#C0BBAE

Vapor

Hirshfield's · 0407

#C0C4A2

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Stylish

PPG · 1101-3

#CEC1A5

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFD6CB

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

#ACA08C

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Soft Leather — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soft Leather have?
Soft Leather by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Weathered Stone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Stones by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Leather by Vista Paint (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 49.7, 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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