ColorplanBenjamin Moore Worn Leather Shoes (CSP-135) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 27. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (SW 7504) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 26.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #968C76 |
| RGB | 150, 140, 118 |
| HSL | 41°, 13%, 53% |
About Worn Leather Shoes
Worn Leather Shoes (CSP-135) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 27, Worn Leather Shoes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Worn Leather Shoes'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 Tavern Gray (CW-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Worn Leather Shoes changes with the light
Worn Leather Shoes has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Worn Leather Shoes's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Worn Leather Shoes will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Worn Leather Shoes close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Worn Leather Shoes will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Worn Leather Shoes in real homes
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Worn Leather Shoes 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 4.7
Also close: Dovetail (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Worn Leather Shoes questions
What undertone does Worn Leather Shoes have?
Worn Leather Shoes has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Worn Leather Shoes's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Worn Leather Shoes a light or dark color?
Worn Leather Shoes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Worn Leather Shoes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Worn Leather Shoes in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Worn Leather Shoes?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Worn Leather Shoes's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Worn Leather Shoes work best?
Worn Leather Shoes works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 27, Worn Leather Shoes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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