Leather (AK17053) is a warm mid-brown tone in the QUICK GEN range, formulated to deliver natural leather effects with minimal effort. The colour sample shows a rich, earthy brown with subtle reddish warmth, making it perfect for straps, boots, pouches, holsters and all kinds of equipment on both modern and fantasy miniatures. Painters appreciate this type of brown because it instantly adds realism and character to a figure.

Leather is part of the high coverage group in the QUICK GEN system, meaning it provides strong opacity in just one layer. The paint flows smoothly into recesses and over raised areas, leaving a matte finish that enhances sculpt readability. For artists who want fast results without sacrificing quality, Leather is one of the most dependable options in the series, especially when painting large batches of troops.

Features & benefits

• Warm, natural mid-brown ideal for leather textures.
• High coverage for efficient basecoating.
• Matte finish that keeps details crisp.
• Perfect for boots, straps, holsters and bags.
• Excellent midtone for layered leather highlights.
• Suitable for tabletop speedpainting and display-level refinement.

Technical details

• Volume: 18ml.
• High coverage acrylic.
• Water-based with a matte finish.
• Optimised for brushes; thin for airbrush if desired.
• Fast-drying and easy to handle.

Applications & examples

Leather excels in any project where realistic materials are important. On historical and military miniatures, it is ideal for belts, boots, pouches and rifle slings. On fantasy miniatures, it brings warmth to armour accents, adventurer gear and rustic objects. Because the coverage is strong, it also works well as a shadow base for lighter browns or as a midtone for more elaborate leather transitions. Terrain builders use it for wooden details and accessories that require a warm, natural base.

• Leather straps, bags, belts and boots.
• Warm accents on armour and equipment.
• Brown tones for terrain, crates or wooden surfaces.
• Midtone in multi-step leather painting schemes.
• Ideal for fast tabletop units.

Included in the US Uniforms Set

Leather is included in the US Uniforms Set, a curated selection of tones for painting U.S. infantry and their equipment. Within this set, Leather serves as the go-to colour for all leather material: holsters, straps, boots and gear. It harmonises beautifully with greens, blacks and neutral shades, giving troops a grounded and realistic appearance. Painters who work on squads or armies often rely on Leather as a foundational colour because of its consistency and natural warmth.

Comparable tones

In other paint ranges, Leather corresponds to the popular family of natural mid-browns that many miniature painters use to simulate real leather. The QUICK GEN version stands out because of its high coverage and smooth matte behaviour, making it ideal for fast workflows. Leather pairs well with colours like Dark Leather,