Leather Bound 6118 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8D623D, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rodeo Roundup from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D623D · 6118
Leather Bound
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Leather Bound Technical Profile
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Leather Bound in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Leather Bound in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLeather Bound
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRodeo Roundup
Rodeo Roundup
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Chasm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ginger
PPG
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Leather Bound
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Leather Bound
#8D623D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9A60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Leather Bound
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Leather Bound 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Leather Bound.
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 Bound — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Leather Bound have?
Leather Bound by Sherwin-Williams 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 Bound in your own space before committing.
What colors match Leather Bound from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Leather Bound are Rodeo Roundup by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Honeycomb by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barcelona Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Leather Bound'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 Bound?
Leather Bound has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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 Leather Bound's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.