Lederbraun vs Flat Earth

Lederbraun

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-520
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#493525 (estimate)

Flat Earth

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.983
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#583b28 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flat Earth is a little lighter, more saturated than Lederbraun.

Can I use Flat Earth instead of Lederbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Flat Earth is a little lighter, more saturated than Lederbraun.

Can I use Lederbraun instead of Flat Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lederbraun is a little darker, 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.

See Lederbraun on the colour wheel See Flat Earth on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lederbraun

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Flat Earth

All matches: Lederbraun equivalents · Flat Earth equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.