Gypsy Leather 3009-8 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #816959, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bannister Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #816959 · 3009-8
Gypsy Leather
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gypsy Leather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gypsy Leather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGypsy Leather
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBannister Brown
Bannister Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warrior
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Mustang
Behr
Nearly identical
Cameroon Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cobble Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Cowboy Boots
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Gypsy Leather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gypsy Leather
#816959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F9A6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gypsy Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gypsy 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Gypsy 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.
Gypsy Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gypsy Leather have?
Gypsy Leather by Valspar has a neutral 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 Gypsy Leather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gypsy Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gypsy Leather are Bannister Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warrior by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild Mustang by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gypsy 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 Gypsy Leather?
Gypsy Leather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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