Leather jacket colors

Black hides commuter scuffs until you look at the elbows under fluorescent light. Brown and cognac reward you with patina if you accept uneven darkening at the creases. Red, pink, and purple turn the jacket into the outfit. Plan the rest of the closet around that.

Surface dye scuffs to a lighter core on some finishes. Penetrating dye wears more evenly but costs more. Hold the swatch at a window before you trust a product photo.