Texas Leather → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Texas Leather (2153-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Texas Leather
If you love Benjamin Moore Texas Leather but need a Behr 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 Behr, 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 Behr 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 Behr 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, Behr does not have a perfect equivalent for Texas Leather. The closest option is Toasted Cashew (PPU4-07) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Toasted Cashew is lighter. Texas Leather has more depth and warmth. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Behr store.
Behr Matches for Texas Leather
Toasted Cashew is lighter. Texas Leather has more depth and warmth.
| Texas Leather | Toasted Cashew | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 18.22 | 40 |
| Hex | #92755A | #B9AC9A |
| Undertone | Warm Leather Brown | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Brown | Beige |
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.
Toasted Cashew has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden medium beige. Rich and earthy.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Texas Leather's warm leather brown quality may read differently than Toasted Cashew's warm golden beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
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.
Toasted Cashew in Your Room
The golden warmth is consistent. Rich and grounding.
LRV and Brightness
Texas Leather has an LRV of 18.22, while Toasted Cashew has an LRV of 40. That means Toasted Cashew reflects more light. If you switch from Texas Leather to Toasted Cashew, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
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.
Toasted Cashew is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, accent wall. 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 Behr match for Texas Leather (2153-40) is Toasted Cashew (PPU4-07) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Toasted Cashew is lighter. Texas Leather has more depth and warmth. 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. Toasted Cashew is a Behr color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 40. With a Delta E of 5.8, 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 5.8, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.