Texas Leather → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Texas Leather (2153-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Texas Leather
If you love Benjamin Moore Texas Leather but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Texas Leather (2153-40) is a dark brown with warm leather brown undertones. A rich, warm leather brown. The color of a well-aged saddle or cognac. Not a neutral brown but a statement brown with red-gold warmth. Perfect for creating warmth and character. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 18.22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Texas Leather and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Sherwin Williams does not have a perfect equivalent for Texas Leather. The closest option is Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) with a Delta E of 6.2, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Urbane Bronze is grayer. Texas Leather is warmer and more red-brown. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Sherwin Williams store.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Texas Leather
Urbane Bronze is grayer. Texas Leather is warmer and more red-brown.
| Texas Leather | Urbane Bronze | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 18.22 | 8 |
| Hex | #92755A | #63584E |
| Undertone | Warm Leather Brown | Warm Bronze-Brown |
| Family | Brown | Brown |
Undertone Comparison
Texas Leather has warm leather brown undertones. A rich, warm leather brown. The color of a well-aged saddle or cognac. Not a neutral brown but a statement brown with red-gold warmth. Perfect for creating warmth and character.
Urbane Bronze has warm bronze-brown undertones. SW's 2021 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy dark brown with sophisticated depth. Richer and warmer than a dark gray, more refined than a chocolate.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Texas Leather in Your Room
In bright light, the red-gold warmth glows beautifully. In dim rooms, it reads as a rich, dark brown. Under warm incandescent light, the leather quality deepens.
Urbane Bronze in Your Room
In bright light, the warm bronze quality shines. In dim rooms, it reads as a rich, dark neutral. Stunning on front doors, accent walls, and exterior trim.
LRV and Brightness
Texas Leather has an LRV of 18.22, while Urbane Bronze has an LRV of 8. That means Texas Leather reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Texas Leather will make the space feel brighter and more open than Urbane Bronze. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Texas Leather
Benjamin Moore recommends Texas Leather for: accent wall, office, dining room, powder room, exterior. With an LRV of 18.22, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Urbane Bronze is recommended for: front door, accent wall, exterior, powder room, office. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Texas Leather in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Texas Leather (2153-40) is Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) with a Delta E of 6.2, which rates as a "approximate" match. Urbane Bronze is grayer. Texas Leather is warmer and more red-brown. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Texas Leather is a Benjamin Moore color with warm leather brown undertones and an LRV of 18.22. Urbane Bronze is a Sherwin Williams color with warm bronze-brown undertones and an LRV of 8. With a Delta E of 6.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 6.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.