Hobgrot Hide vs Bootstrap Leather

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bootstrap Leather is a little lighter, much more saturated than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Bootstrap Leather instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bootstrap Leather is a little lighter, much more saturated than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Bootstrap Leather?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hobgrot Hide is a little darker, much 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.