Leather 15-14 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #98754E, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Pottery from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #98754E · 15-14
Leather
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Technical Profile
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Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLeather
Nearly identical
BehrAncient Pottery
Ancient Pottery
Behr
Nearly identical
Summerville Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Very similar
Royal Crown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leather
#98754E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A376
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to 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.
Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leather have?
Leather by PPG 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 Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leather are Ancient Pottery by Behr (a near-identical match), Summerville Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Leather?
Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Leather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.