A Smarter Approach to Leather Colour Matching
Most colour mixing methods rely on guesswork, overcomplication, and excessive product use. The C5 system changes that.
By following a proven, step-by-step structure, you can:
Achieve consistent and accurate colour matches
Reduce time spent mixing and testing
Minimise product waste and unnecessary adjustments
Build confidence in your leather repair and restoration work
This is not just a set of colours — it is a complete system for professional leather colour restoration.
Why These Five Colours?
Each colour in the C5 system has been carefully selected for maximum versatility and control:
White – Used to lighten tones and create softer, more natural finishes commonly found in modern leather interiors.
Weak Black – A critical component of the system. Designed for controlled darkening without overpowering the mix, allowing for precision shading and tonal balance.
Red – Essential for warmth, depth, and creating natural leather hues such as browns, oxbloods, and maroons.
Yellow – Provides brightness and undertone adjustment, crucial for achieving beiges, tans, and golden finishes.
Blue – Adds depth and coolness, enabling the creation of greys, deep tones, and colour correction where required.
Together, these form a balanced, professional-grade leather dye system that covers the vast majority of colour matching requirements.
Designed for Professionals. Accessible to All.
Whether you are an experienced technician or new to leather repair and restoration, the C5 system has been developed to be:
Easy to understand
Simple to follow
Consistent in results
Scalable across all types of leather work
This structured approach removes the barriers that often hold people back from achieving high-quality results in leather colour restoration.
Proven System. Real Results.
The LRC C5 Colour Mixing System is built on real-world application, not theory. It has been developed, tested, and refined through thousands of hours of hands-on leather repair work across:
Vehicle interiors
Leather furniture
Aviation seating
Handbags, jackets, and fashion items
This ensures that every mix, every ratio, and every outcome is based on practical, repeatable success.
FREE Colour Mixing Guide Included
To support your journey, every C5 system includes a FREE downloadable leather colour mixing guide.
This guide has been created to:
Help you understand how colours interact
Provide simple mixing principles you can follow immediately
Support you in achieving better, faster results
Reinforce the structured approach behind the C5 system
It’s not just a download — it’s part of the education and support framework we provide at LRC.
More Than Products — Ongoing Support
At the Leather Repair Company, we don’t just supply leather colour dyes — we provide guidance, education, and ongoing support.
When you use the C5 system, you are backed by:
Industry-leading knowledge
Proven processes and systems
Professional training pathways
A global network of technicians and support
Our approach is simple:
Help you achieve better results, faster — with confidence.
The Future of Leather Colour Mixing
The C5 Colour Mixing System represents a shift in how leather professionals approach colour.
Less guesswork.
Less waste.
More control.
More consistency.
If you are serious about improving your leather repair results, refining your process, and working with a system that delivers — C5 is the foundation.
Leather Repair Company – Setting the standard in leather care, repair, and colour restoration.