XV-88 vs Oiled Leather

XV-88

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a5a2a (estimate)

Oiled Leather

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09110
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7c482b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Oiled Leather is a little darker, more muted than XV-88.

Can I use Oiled Leather instead of XV-88?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Oiled Leather is a little darker, more muted than XV-88.

Can I use XV-88 instead of Oiled Leather?

The same difference applies the other way round: XV-88 is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.

See XV-88 on the colour wheel See Oiled Leather on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to XV-88

Other Citadel paints close to Oiled Leather

All matches: XV-88 equivalents · Oiled Leather equivalents

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