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style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-body\">\n<article class=\"art-content\">\n<p>Leather colour is the most visible specification decision in a hospitality leather goods order \u2014 and the one most likely to disappoint if it is approached as an afterthought. A menu cover in the wrong colour creates a visual dissonance with the restaurant’s interior that guests register even when they cannot articulate why something feels slightly off.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers the standard leather colours available for hospitality goods, how different colours perform in service, how to match a leather colour to an existing interior, and what to specify when you need a custom colour.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">The Standard Colour Range<\/h2>\n<p>Our standard colour range for hospitality goods covers the most commonly specified tones across restaurant, hotel and corporate gifting contexts. All standard colours are available across genuine leather, high-grade PU and microfibre vegan leather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black<\/strong>\nThe most versatile and most commonly specified colour across all hospitality contexts. Black reads as professional, contemporary and neutral \u2014 it does not compete with any interior colour scheme and does not show moderate handling marks under restaurant lighting. The safest default for buyers who are uncertain about colour.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: all venue types, all service styles, all interior schemes.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss is subtle but legible; gold or silver foil creates strong contrast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dark brown<\/strong>\nA warm, rich tone that suits natural material interiors \u2014 exposed timber, stone, linen \u2014 and heritage aesthetic schemes. Dark brown develops the most attractive patina of any colour in genuine leather. Slightly more specific than black in interior application \u2014 works beautifully in the right context and conspicuously in the wrong one.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: gastropubs, wine bars, farm-to-table restaurants, boutique hotels with natural material interiors.\nLogo treatment: gold foil preferred \u2014 blind emboss can be difficult to read on dark brown at low light levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cognac \/ tan<\/strong>\nA warm amber-brown \u2014 the colour most associated with classic leather goods in the European tradition. Cognac leather communicates craft, heritage and quality. More visible than black or dark brown, which means it works as a design statement but requires a consistent interior context to carry it.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: fine dining, wine bars, boutique hotels, members clubs with traditional aesthetic.\nCaution: shows handling marks and minor staining more readily than dark colours. Requires correct maintenance to maintain appearance. Not recommended for high-volume casual dining.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss at this colour produces an elegant, tone-on-tone impression. Avoid gold foil \u2014 it competes with the warmth of the leather itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Burgundy \/ oxblood<\/strong>\nA deep red-brown with strong heritage associations. Used extensively in members clubs, law firms, traditional hotel libraries and formal dining rooms. Distinctive without being unusual \u2014 buyers who specify this colour have usually made a considered interior decision that the leather should anchor.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: members clubs, formal dining rooms, hotel libraries and bars, law firm corporate gifting.\nLogo treatment: gold foil creates a classic heraldic combination. Blind emboss produces a refined tone-on-tone effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navy<\/strong>\nA formal, contemporary alternative to black. Navy leather suits modern hotel interiors, corporate environments and restaurant concepts with a coastal or contemporary nautical identity. Less common than black or brown but increasingly specified by design-conscious buyers who want distinction from the default.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: contemporary hotel restaurants, coastal dining, corporate gifting for finance and professional services.\nLogo treatment: silver foil creates the strongest contrast; blind emboss works well on mid-tone navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forest green<\/strong>\nA versatile dark tone that suits natural, botanical and heritage interior schemes. Forest green leather has become increasingly popular over the past five years as interior design has moved toward deeper, richer colour palettes. Well-chosen for the right interior; conspicuous in a neutral or corporate environment.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: wine bars, farm-to-table restaurants, boutique hotels with botanical identity, wellness-oriented hospitality.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss or gold foil depending on the exact shade \u2014 darker greens benefit from foil for legibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Slate \/ dark grey<\/strong>\nA neutral, contemporary colour that sits between black and navy in character. Slate leather suits minimalist interior schemes where black would be too stark and navy too directional. Less commonly specified than the above colours, which means it creates distinction without eccentricity.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: contemporary fine dining, design hotels, tech industry corporate gifting.\nLogo treatment: silver foil creates strong contrast; blind emboss on mid-tone slate is clean and understated.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">How Colour Performs in Service<\/h2>\n<p>Colour choice affects practical performance as well as aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dark colours (black, dark brown, navy, forest green, burgundy)<\/strong> conceal moderate handling marks, fingerprints and minor surface wear. Under warm restaurant lighting, small marks are essentially invisible. The practical choice for high-volume environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-tones (cognac, slate)<\/strong> show handling marks more readily than dark colours. Surface marks that would be invisible on black leather are visible on cognac under direct light. Correct maintenance \u2014 regular cleaning with a pH-neutral leather cleaner \u2014 keeps mid-tone covers presentable, but the maintenance requirement is higher than for dark colours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light tones (cream, off-white, pale grey)<\/strong> are occasionally specified for specific design concepts \u2014 typically high-end beach resorts or minimalist fine dining. These colours require the most careful maintenance and are not recommended for any high-handling context. We can supply light-tone covers on request; buyers should be aware of the maintenance implications.<\/p>\n<p>For guidance on how different colours perform under maintenance routines, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-clean-leather-menu-covers\/\">cleaning and maintenance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Matching a Colour to Your Interior<\/h2>\n<p>The most reliable approach to colour specification is not to choose from a list but to identify the existing colour in your interior that the leather should coordinate with, then match the leather to that reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Identify your reference colour<\/strong>\nLook at the dominant material in the dining room or hotel space \u2014 the upholstery, the timber finish, the wall colour, the floor material. Which of these does the leather need to coordinate with? For most venues, the answer is either the upholstery or the dominant timber finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Get a Pantone reference<\/strong>\nAsk your interior designer or FF&E consultant for the Pantone reference of the relevant material. If the material was specified to a Pantone reference, matching the leather to that reference is straightforward. If not, a Pantone fan deck \u2014 available from design supply shops \u2014 allows you to identify the closest Pantone match to your reference material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Request a physical colour sample<\/strong>\nFor any non-standard colour or any standard colour where the match to your interior is important, request a physical leather sample in the specified colour before approving bulk production. Photograph colour matching is unreliable \u2014 leather colour under restaurant lighting differs from the same leather photographed outdoors or under office light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Review on-site<\/strong>\nTake the leather sample to your venue and view it alongside the reference material under the actual lighting conditions. Approve the colour only when it looks correct in context.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Custom Colours<\/h2>\n<p>Custom colours \u2014 outside our standard range \u2014 are available on orders of 100 pieces or more. The custom colour process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Provide a Pantone reference or a physical swatch<\/li>\n<li>We produce a leather sample in the closest achievable match<\/li>\n<li>You approve or request further adjustment<\/li>\n<li>Bulk production proceeds after colour approval<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Custom colour matching adds five to seven working days to the sample lead time and a small premium to the per-unit price. For boutique hotels and restaurants with a specific interior colour that is central to the brand identity, the result \u2014 a leather colour that is genuinely distinctive rather than chosen from a standard list \u2014 is worth the additional time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Colour and Logo Embossing: The Interaction<\/h2>\n<p>Colour choice affects how the logo reads on the cover. The key relationships:<\/p>\n<table class=\"art-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Leather colour<\/th>\n<th>Blind emboss<\/th>\n<th>Gold foil<\/th>\n<th>Silver foil<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Black<\/td>\n<td>Subtle, legible under direct light<\/td>\n<td>Strong contrast<\/td>\n<td>Strong contrast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dark brown<\/td>\n<td>Moderate, best under direct light<\/td>\n<td>Best option<\/td>\n<td>Less appropriate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cognac\/tan<\/td>\n<td>Good tone-on-tone effect<\/td>\n<td>Can compete with leather tone<\/td>\n<td>Clean, contemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Burgundy<\/td>\n<td>Elegant tone-on-tone<\/td>\n<td>Classic combination<\/td>\n<td>Works well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Navy<\/td>\n<td>Good, clear impression<\/td>\n<td>Less common, works<\/td>\n<td>Strong, contemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Forest green<\/td>\n<td>Works on darker shades<\/td>\n<td>Traditional feel<\/td>\n<td>Modern feel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slate<\/td>\n<td>Clear impression<\/td>\n<td>Less common<\/td>\n<td>Best option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The most important practical consideration: blind emboss on very dark leather (black, very dark brown) can be difficult to read under low restaurant lighting. For venues with warm, dim lighting, gold or silver foil ensures the logo is visible in service conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Specifying Colour in Your Brief<\/h2>\n<p>When submitting your order brief, specify colour as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Pantone reference (e.g. “Pantone 19-1217 TPX”)<\/li>\n<li>A standard colour name from our range (e.g. “dark brown \u2014 standard range”)<\/li>\n<li>A physical swatch sent to our Shiling address for matching<\/li>\n<li>A reference photograph if a Pantone is not available (note that photograph matching is approximate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never specify colour as a general description alone (“dark,” “warm,” “natural”) without a reference \u2014 these descriptions are interpreted differently by different people and produce inconsistent results.<\/p>\n<p>For the full brief template and specification guidance, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-communicate-chinese-leather-supplier\/\">communication guide<\/a>. For logo file requirements, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-send-logo-for-leather-embossing\/\">logo embossing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s7\">Ready to Choose Your Colour?<\/h2>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/get-quote\/\">quote form<\/a> to request a colour sample in any of our standard colours or a custom Pantone match. We send physical leather samples on request \u2014 no commitment to a bulk order required at the sample stage.<\/p>\n<p>Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/leather-menu-covers\/\">leather menu covers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/hotel\/\">hotel leather goods<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/custom-leather-corporate-gifts-china\/\">corporate gifts range<\/a> for product reference across our standard colour range.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>HoReCa Leather supplies custom leather hospitality goods in a full colour range from Shiling, Guangzhou. Custom Pantone matching available on 100+ pieces. MOQ from 50 pieces, 7-day sampling, DHL delivery to Europe and the Middle East.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"art-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The Standard Colour Range<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">How Colour Performs in Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Matching a Colour to Your Interior<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Custom Colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Colour and Logo Embossing: The Interaction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Specifying Colour in Your Brief<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Ready to Choose Your Colour?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-title\">Ready to order?<\/div>\n<p class=\"sidebar-cta-body\">MOQ 50 pcs. Sample in 7\u201310 days. Quote within 24 hours. 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style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-body\">\n<article class=\"art-content\">\n<p>Leather colour is the most visible specification decision in a hospitality leather goods order \u2014 and the one most likely to disappoint if it is approached as an afterthought. A menu cover in the wrong colour creates a visual dissonance with the restaurant’s interior that guests register even when they cannot articulate why something feels slightly off.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers the standard leather colours available for hospitality goods, how different colours perform in service, how to match a leather colour to an existing interior, and what to specify when you need a custom colour.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">The Standard Colour Range<\/h2>\n<p>Our standard colour range for hospitality goods covers the most commonly specified tones across restaurant, hotel and corporate gifting contexts. All standard colours are available across genuine leather, high-grade PU and microfibre vegan leather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black<\/strong>\nThe most versatile and most commonly specified colour across all hospitality contexts. Black reads as professional, contemporary and neutral \u2014 it does not compete with any interior colour scheme and does not show moderate handling marks under restaurant lighting. The safest default for buyers who are uncertain about colour.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: all venue types, all service styles, all interior schemes.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss is subtle but legible; gold or silver foil creates strong contrast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dark brown<\/strong>\nA warm, rich tone that suits natural material interiors \u2014 exposed timber, stone, linen \u2014 and heritage aesthetic schemes. Dark brown develops the most attractive patina of any colour in genuine leather. Slightly more specific than black in interior application \u2014 works beautifully in the right context and conspicuously in the wrong one.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: gastropubs, wine bars, farm-to-table restaurants, boutique hotels with natural material interiors.\nLogo treatment: gold foil preferred \u2014 blind emboss can be difficult to read on dark brown at low light levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cognac \/ tan<\/strong>\nA warm amber-brown \u2014 the colour most associated with classic leather goods in the European tradition. Cognac leather communicates craft, heritage and quality. More visible than black or dark brown, which means it works as a design statement but requires a consistent interior context to carry it.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: fine dining, wine bars, boutique hotels, members clubs with traditional aesthetic.\nCaution: shows handling marks and minor staining more readily than dark colours. Requires correct maintenance to maintain appearance. Not recommended for high-volume casual dining.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss at this colour produces an elegant, tone-on-tone impression. Avoid gold foil \u2014 it competes with the warmth of the leather itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Burgundy \/ oxblood<\/strong>\nA deep red-brown with strong heritage associations. Used extensively in members clubs, law firms, traditional hotel libraries and formal dining rooms. Distinctive without being unusual \u2014 buyers who specify this colour have usually made a considered interior decision that the leather should anchor.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: members clubs, formal dining rooms, hotel libraries and bars, law firm corporate gifting.\nLogo treatment: gold foil creates a classic heraldic combination. Blind emboss produces a refined tone-on-tone effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navy<\/strong>\nA formal, contemporary alternative to black. Navy leather suits modern hotel interiors, corporate environments and restaurant concepts with a coastal or contemporary nautical identity. Less common than black or brown but increasingly specified by design-conscious buyers who want distinction from the default.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: contemporary hotel restaurants, coastal dining, corporate gifting for finance and professional services.\nLogo treatment: silver foil creates the strongest contrast; blind emboss works well on mid-tone navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forest green<\/strong>\nA versatile dark tone that suits natural, botanical and heritage interior schemes. Forest green leather has become increasingly popular over the past five years as interior design has moved toward deeper, richer colour palettes. Well-chosen for the right interior; conspicuous in a neutral or corporate environment.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: wine bars, farm-to-table restaurants, boutique hotels with botanical identity, wellness-oriented hospitality.\nLogo treatment: blind emboss or gold foil depending on the exact shade \u2014 darker greens benefit from foil for legibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Slate \/ dark grey<\/strong>\nA neutral, contemporary colour that sits between black and navy in character. Slate leather suits minimalist interior schemes where black would be too stark and navy too directional. Less commonly specified than the above colours, which means it creates distinction without eccentricity.<\/p>\n<p>Suitable for: contemporary fine dining, design hotels, tech industry corporate gifting.\nLogo treatment: silver foil creates strong contrast; blind emboss on mid-tone slate is clean and understated.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">How Colour Performs in Service<\/h2>\n<p>Colour choice affects practical performance as well as aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dark colours (black, dark brown, navy, forest green, burgundy)<\/strong> conceal moderate handling marks, fingerprints and minor surface wear. Under warm restaurant lighting, small marks are essentially invisible. The practical choice for high-volume environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-tones (cognac, slate)<\/strong> show handling marks more readily than dark colours. Surface marks that would be invisible on black leather are visible on cognac under direct light. Correct maintenance \u2014 regular cleaning with a pH-neutral leather cleaner \u2014 keeps mid-tone covers presentable, but the maintenance requirement is higher than for dark colours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light tones (cream, off-white, pale grey)<\/strong> are occasionally specified for specific design concepts \u2014 typically high-end beach resorts or minimalist fine dining. These colours require the most careful maintenance and are not recommended for any high-handling context. We can supply light-tone covers on request; buyers should be aware of the maintenance implications.<\/p>\n<p>For guidance on how different colours perform under maintenance routines, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-clean-leather-menu-covers\/\">cleaning and maintenance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Matching a Colour to Your Interior<\/h2>\n<p>The most reliable approach to colour specification is not to choose from a list but to identify the existing colour in your interior that the leather should coordinate with, then match the leather to that reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Identify your reference colour<\/strong>\nLook at the dominant material in the dining room or hotel space \u2014 the upholstery, the timber finish, the wall colour, the floor material. Which of these does the leather need to coordinate with? For most venues, the answer is either the upholstery or the dominant timber finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Get a Pantone reference<\/strong>\nAsk your interior designer or FF&E consultant for the Pantone reference of the relevant material. If the material was specified to a Pantone reference, matching the leather to that reference is straightforward. If not, a Pantone fan deck \u2014 available from design supply shops \u2014 allows you to identify the closest Pantone match to your reference material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Request a physical colour sample<\/strong>\nFor any non-standard colour or any standard colour where the match to your interior is important, request a physical leather sample in the specified colour before approving bulk production. Photograph colour matching is unreliable \u2014 leather colour under restaurant lighting differs from the same leather photographed outdoors or under office light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Review on-site<\/strong>\nTake the leather sample to your venue and view it alongside the reference material under the actual lighting conditions. Approve the colour only when it looks correct in context.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Custom Colours<\/h2>\n<p>Custom colours \u2014 outside our standard range \u2014 are available on orders of 100 pieces or more. The custom colour process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Provide a Pantone reference or a physical swatch<\/li>\n<li>We produce a leather sample in the closest achievable match<\/li>\n<li>You approve or request further adjustment<\/li>\n<li>Bulk production proceeds after colour approval<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Custom colour matching adds five to seven working days to the sample lead time and a small premium to the per-unit price. For boutique hotels and restaurants with a specific interior colour that is central to the brand identity, the result \u2014 a leather colour that is genuinely distinctive rather than chosen from a standard list \u2014 is worth the additional time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Colour and Logo Embossing: The Interaction<\/h2>\n<p>Colour choice affects how the logo reads on the cover. The key relationships:<\/p>\n<table class=\"art-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Leather colour<\/th>\n<th>Blind emboss<\/th>\n<th>Gold foil<\/th>\n<th>Silver foil<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Black<\/td>\n<td>Subtle, legible under direct light<\/td>\n<td>Strong contrast<\/td>\n<td>Strong contrast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dark brown<\/td>\n<td>Moderate, best under direct light<\/td>\n<td>Best option<\/td>\n<td>Less appropriate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cognac\/tan<\/td>\n<td>Good tone-on-tone effect<\/td>\n<td>Can compete with leather tone<\/td>\n<td>Clean, contemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Burgundy<\/td>\n<td>Elegant tone-on-tone<\/td>\n<td>Classic combination<\/td>\n<td>Works well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Navy<\/td>\n<td>Good, clear impression<\/td>\n<td>Less common, works<\/td>\n<td>Strong, contemporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Forest green<\/td>\n<td>Works on darker shades<\/td>\n<td>Traditional feel<\/td>\n<td>Modern feel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Slate<\/td>\n<td>Clear impression<\/td>\n<td>Less common<\/td>\n<td>Best option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The most important practical consideration: blind emboss on very dark leather (black, very dark brown) can be difficult to read under low restaurant lighting. For venues with warm, dim lighting, gold or silver foil ensures the logo is visible in service conditions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Specifying Colour in Your Brief<\/h2>\n<p>When submitting your order brief, specify colour as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Pantone reference (e.g. “Pantone 19-1217 TPX”)<\/li>\n<li>A standard colour name from our range (e.g. “dark brown \u2014 standard range”)<\/li>\n<li>A physical swatch sent to our Shiling address for matching<\/li>\n<li>A reference photograph if a Pantone is not available (note that photograph matching is approximate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never specify colour as a general description alone (“dark,” “warm,” “natural”) without a reference \u2014 these descriptions are interpreted differently by different people and produce inconsistent results.<\/p>\n<p>For the full brief template and specification guidance, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-communicate-chinese-leather-supplier\/\">communication guide<\/a>. For logo file requirements, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/how-to-send-logo-for-leather-embossing\/\">logo embossing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s7\">Ready to Choose Your Colour?<\/h2>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/get-quote\/\">quote form<\/a> to request a colour sample in any of our standard colours or a custom Pantone match. We send physical leather samples on request \u2014 no commitment to a bulk order required at the sample stage.<\/p>\n<p>Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/leather-menu-covers\/\">leather menu covers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/hotel\/\">hotel leather goods<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/custom-leather-corporate-gifts-china\/\">corporate gifts range<\/a> for product reference across our standard colour range.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>HoReCa Leather supplies custom leather hospitality goods in a full colour range from Shiling, Guangzhou. Custom Pantone matching available on 100+ pieces. MOQ from 50 pieces, 7-day sampling, DHL delivery to Europe and the Middle East.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"art-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The Standard Colour Range<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">How Colour Performs in Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Matching a Colour to Your Interior<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Custom Colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Colour and Logo Embossing: The Interaction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Specifying Colour in Your Brief<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Ready to Choose Your Colour?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-title\">Ready to order?<\/div>\n<p class=\"sidebar-cta-body\">MOQ 50 pcs. Sample in 7\u201310 days. Quote within 24 hours. 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