Suede Leather 1072-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #896757, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tanbark from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #896757 · 1072-6
Suede Leather
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Suede Leather Technical Profile
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Suede Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suede Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSuede Leather
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTanbark
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clay Pot
Behr
Nearly identical
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Saddle Soap
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rustic Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Temptation
Vista Paint
Very similar
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suede Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suede Leather
#896757
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19972
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Suede Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suede 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 Suede 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.
Suede Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suede Leather have?
Suede 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 Suede Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suede Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suede Leather are Tanbark by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Clay Pot by Behr (a near-identical match), Corral Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Suede 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 Suede Leather?
Suede Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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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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 Suede Leather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.