ColorplanBenjamin Moore Natural Leather (CSP-1065) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121) and Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6B28D |
| RGB | 214, 178, 141 |
| HSL | 30°, 47%, 70% |
About Natural Leather
Natural Leather (CSP-1065) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 48, Natural Leather has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Leather's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Chilled Chardonnay (1089); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Natural Leather changes with the light
Natural Leather has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Natural Leather's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Natural Leather will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Natural Leather can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Natural Leather will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Natural Leather in real homes
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Natural Leather equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Riviera Beach (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Natural Leather questions
What undertone does Natural Leather have?
Natural Leather has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Leather's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Natural Leather a light or dark color?
Natural Leather has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Natural Leather has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Natural Leather in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Natural Leather?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Natural Leather's undertone.
Where does Natural Leather work best?
Natural Leather works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Natural Leather has visible color without darkening a room much.
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