Leather Brown vs Hobgrot Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hobgrot Hide is more muted, cooler than Leather Brown.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Leather Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Hobgrot Hide is more muted, cooler than Leather Brown.

Can I use Leather Brown instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leather Brown is more saturated, warmer.

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.