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Gypsy Leather

16%LRV Value
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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.

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Gypsy Leather Technical Profile

HEX Code#816959
RGB129, 105, 89
LRV15.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar

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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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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gypsy Leather

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cocoa Shell

Complement

Hatteras Gray

Gypsy Leather Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Gypsy Leather.

Muddy Mississippi

Valspar · 3004-9A

#826852

Mona's Mane

Valspar · 3002-9A

#836652

Twilight Jungle

Valspar · 3007-9A

#7A6B54

Smoky Hazelnut

Valspar · 1008-9A

#856157

Weathered Plank

Valspar · 8004-20F

#7A6F58

Western Clay

Valspar · 2009-8

#7F605C

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Providence Olive

Benjamin Moore · HC-98

#ADA283

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

Olive Drab

RAL · 6022

#25221B

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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