Ref. #98754E · 15-14
Leather
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Technical Profile
What color is Leather? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #98754E. Colors similar to Leather include Behr Ancient Pottery, Dunn-Edwards Summerville Brown, Benjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold. Leather has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Leather creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Leather pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Leather
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ancient Pottery
Behr
Nearly identical
Summerville Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Very similar
Royal Crown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Leather from other brands?
The closest matches are Ancient Pottery by Behr (#9A7650), Summerville Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#997651), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (#997349). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Leather?
Leather has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.