Hardened Leather: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8C501E
finish translucent
type speedpaint
family Brown
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Scale75
Inktense Chestnut
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Bone Wash
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Sepia Wash
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Snakebite Leather
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 14.0 · different color
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Mid Brown
Inktense Wood · SC80
Inktense Chestnut · SC81
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Hardened Leather?
The closest Scale75 match for Army Painter Hardened Leather is Inktense Chestnut (SC81, Inktensity) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.8 (noticeable difference).
What color is Hardened Leather?
Hardened Leather is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #8C501E with a translucent finish.