Old Leather Book 50YR 20/116 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #90766E, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roadhouse Tavern from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #90766E · 50YR 20/116
Old Leather Book
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Leather Book Technical Profile
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Old Leather Book in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Leather Book in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Leather Book
Nearly identical
ValsparRoadhouse Tavern
Roadhouse Tavern
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mulberry Silk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Porcupine Needles
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cluster Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Elkhound
Behr
Very similar
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Leather Book
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Leather Book
#90766E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA284
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Leather Book
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Leather Book 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
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Old Leather Book — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Leather Book have?
Old Leather Book by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Leather Book in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Leather Book from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Leather Book are Roadhouse Tavern by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sea Lion Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mulberry Silk by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Leather Book'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 Old Leather Book?
Old Leather Book has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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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