Dark Leather vs Paynes Gray

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Paynes Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Leather.

Can I use Paynes Gray instead of Dark Leather?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Paynes Gray is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Leather.

Can I use Dark Leather instead of Paynes Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Leather is a little lighter, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.