Gypsy Leather 3009-8 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #816959, estimated 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.
Valspar · #816959 · 3009-8
Gypsy Leather
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gypsy Leather Technical Profile
HEX Code#816959
RGB129, 105, 89
Estimated LRV15.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Gypsy Leather
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gypsy Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gypsy Leather are Bannister Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Warrior by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Mustang by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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