Italian Leather 6005-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #635A52, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intrigue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #635A52 · 6005-2C
Italian Leather
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Italian Leather Technical Profile
HEX Code#635A52
RGB99, 90, 82
Estimated LRV10.6
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Italian Leather
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Intrigue
PPG
#635951
Close digital match
Manor House
Sherwin-Williams
#665D57
Close digital match
Downing to Earth
Dunn-Edwards
#635A4F
Close digital match
Wildwood
Hirshfield's
#60554C
Close digital match
Thundering
Dutch Boy
#6A6056
Similar digital color
Stone Brown
Benjamin Moore
#60554F
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Rawhide
Vista Paint
#61554E
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Osprey
Behr
#63564B
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Muddy Paws
Kilz
#6B625A
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Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Visible digital difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
#5C594B
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Italian Leather
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Italian Leather
#635A52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B8A5D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Italian Leather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Italian 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
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Italian Leather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Italian Leather have?
Italian Leather by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Italian Leather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Italian Leather are Intrigue by PPG (a close digital match), Metropolis by PPG (a close digital match), Manor House by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Italian 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 Italian Leather?
Italian Leather has a estimated lightness value of 10.6, 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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