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Angelus color chart

Every Angelus color has a name and a number, and both match the bottle label. This chart shows all 155 Angelus paint colors, 84 leather and suede dye colors and 15 shoe wax polish colors, photographed on real leather. Search by name or number, or filter by color family.

  • 155Paint colors
  • 84Dye colors
  • 15Wax colors
Rows of Angelus paint bottles Open pots of shimmering Angelus paint A brush dipped in red Angelus paint

#720 Acrylic Leather Paint

Angelus #720 Acrylic Leather Paint comes in 84 standard colors: 1 oz. and 4 oz. in every color, Pint and Quart in 79. It’s the flexible, waterproof paint most custom sneaker, boot and leather work starts with, and every color mixes with the rest of the line.

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#732 Metallic Leather Paint

Angelus #732 Metallic Leather Paint comes in 5 colors, Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze and Pewter, in 1 oz., 4 oz., Pint and Quart. Use them for logos, trim and accents on leather and sneakers.

#733 Pearlescent Leather Paint

Angelus #733 Pearlescent Leather Paint comes in 7 colors in 1 oz. and 4 oz. The shimmer shifts as the light moves, so it looks different in person than on a screen; test on a hidden spot first.

#727 Collector Edition Paint

Angelus #727 Collector Edition Paint comes in 26 colors in 1 oz., each matched to a color from a well-known sneaker. Customizers and restorers use it to touch up or recreate a classic colorway without mixing their own match.

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#730 Glitterlites Glitter Paint

Angelus #730 Glitterlites comes in 20 glitter colors in 1 oz. Stir it well, then paint it over a base coat of a similar paint color so the glitter looks full and even.

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#721 Glow in the Dark Paint

Angelus #721 Glow in the Dark Paint comes in 1 oz. and glows after it’s been exposed to light, for details that show up after dark.

Walk On Sole Paint

Angelus Walk On Sole Paint comes in Black and Red in 2 oz., made for refinishing the soles of shoes.

#500 Leather Dye

Angelus #500 Leather Dye comes in 39 colors, including clear Neutral, in 3 oz., Pint and Quart. Dye soaks into the leather and keeps its natural feel, and works best going darker. It isn’t sold in California; use #510 Low VOC there.

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Swatches are dyed on natural veg tan leather. Dye mixes with the color already in your leather, so red dye on white leather turns pink, for example. Test on a hidden spot first.

#510 Low VOC Leather Dye

Angelus #510 Low VOC Leather Dye comes in 20 colors in 3 oz. It uses the same pigment as #500, is made to meet California’s VOC rules, is non-flammable and ships worldwide.

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Swatches are dyed on natural veg tan leather. Dye mixes with the color already in your leather, so red dye on white leather turns pink, for example. Test on a hidden spot first.

#520 Suede Dye & Dressing

Angelus #520 Suede Dye & Dressing comes in 25 colors, including Neutral, in 3 oz., Pint and Quart. Use it to restore faded suede and nubuck or take them darker; the final color blends with the suede underneath.

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Your result shifts with the color of your suede: red dye on white suede turns pink, for example. Test on a hidden spot first.

#400 Perfect Stain Shoe Wax Polish

Angelus #400 Perfect Stain Shoe Wax Polish comes in 15 colors in 50 g, 3 oz. and 1 kg. It’s the original 1907 formula, made with carnauba wax and beeswax, for smooth leather.

How to read an Angelus color number

Every bottle’s item number tells you the product line, the size and the color. In 720-01-180, 720 is the line, 01 is the size and 180 is the color.

How to read an Angelus color number
Paint lines720 Acrylic Leather Paint, 725 Neon, 732 Metallic, 733 Pearlescent, 727 Collector Edition, 730 Glitterlites, 721 Glow in the Dark
Dye lines500 Leather Dye, 510 Low VOC Leather Dye, 520 Suede Dye
Polish400 Perfect Stain Shoe Wax Polish
Size codes01 is 1 oz., 04 is 4 oz., 03 is 3 oz., PT is a pint and QT is a quart
Shared numbersMany colors keep their number across lines: Brown is 014 and Navy Blue is 042 in paint, leather dye, suede dye and wax polish

Mixing a custom shade

Can’t find the exact shade? Start from the closest color on this chart, then mix.

  1. Mix like with like

    Mix paint with paint and dye with dye, from the same line.

  2. Start close

    Begin with the color nearest your target, then nudge it.

  3. Lighten or deepen

    Add white to lighten and a darker shade to deepen. Add black a drop at a time.

  4. Write it down

    Note the drops or parts of each color, and mix enough for the whole project.

  5. Test and let it dry

    Try it on a scrap or hidden spot and let it dry before you judge the color.

Color chart questions

How many colors does Angelus make?

Angelus makes 155 paint colors (84 standard, 12 neon, 5 metallic, 7 pearlescent, 26 Collector Edition, 20 Glitterlites and Glow in the Dark), 84 dye colors (39 leather dye, 20 Low VOC and 25 suede dye) and 15 shoe wax polish colors.

Why doesn’t my dyed leather match the swatch?

Dye swatches are dyed on natural veg tan leather, and dye mixes with the color already in your leather or suede. The result shifts with its starting color: red dye on white leather turns pink. Test on a hidden spot first.

Do colors look different on screen?

Yes. Screens and lighting change how a color looks. If a shade has to be exact, check a sample in the light where it will be seen most.

Do Glitterlites need a base coat?

A base coat of a similar paint color is advised. Stir Glitterlites well before applying.

Which Angelus dye can be sold in California?

#510 Low VOC Leather Dye. #500 Leather Dye isn’t sold in California.

Is this the official Angelus color chart?

Yes. It comes from Angelus, the manufacturer, which has made leather paint, dye and polish since 1907 and makes them today in Santa Fe Springs, California. Color names and numbers match the bottle labels and the chart at AngelusDirect.com, the official Angelus store.

How do I find the exact color I need?

Search the chart by name or by the number on your bottle, like 720-01-180. Order by the full number so you get the same color every time.