Fine Leather LM240 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8E7265, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riverbank from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E7265 · LM240
Fine Leather
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fine Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fine Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFine Leather
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRiverbank
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancient Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Lion Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Derby Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swing Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antiquities
Behr
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fine Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fine Leather
#8E7265
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A17D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fine Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fine 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Fine Leather.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fine Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fine Leather have?
Fine Leather by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fine Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fine Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fine Leather are Riverbank by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ancient Grain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sea Lion Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fine 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 Fine Leather?
Fine Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fine Leather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.