Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone red leaning warm. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Brick Red and Tan, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Red Leather equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Red Leather have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 85 Brown/Braun (RAL 8023), similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Khardic Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Medium Rust, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
From Scale75: Scale75 Insatiable Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Our digital comparison places Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) slightly warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Revell
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Scale75
Citadel
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Red Leather?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Red Leather?
A Citadel candidate to check is Squig Orange at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Red Leather?
The approximate digital swatch for Red Leather is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #9E4733). It is not a physical paint measurement.