What is the difference between 'nubuck' and 'suede' attached to the color names?

These two words are encountered at the end of color names before the material description section. Looking at HOBO SHOULDER alone, you choose between cappuccino suede^[1] and peach beige nubuck^[2], which means you are selecting the leather surface at the same time as selecting the color.

Both leathers are napped leathers whose surfaces have been buffed to raise a fine pile. However, the side that is raised is different — nubuck is finely sanded on the outer surface of the leather so the pile lies short and dense, while suede has the inner surface of the leather raised so the pile is slightly longer and feels softer to the touch. Therefore, even in the same color, nubuck looks more even on the surface, while suede shows greater contrast between light and dark depending on the direction of the grain.

Within the brand, suede extends widely beyond bags. For RIBBON POCHETTE's light grey printed suede, suede goatskin was used, and goatskin is softer and lighter than other leathers^[3]. Even small charms like HEART CHARM have a black suede option^[4], and SNAP MIDDLE SUEDE BOOTS added polishing to suede to create a grained texture with a sheen on the surface^[5]. On the nubuck side, nude nubuck of SOFT TOTE MINI can be cited as an example, and the weight of this bag is 340g^[6].

Care does not differ significantly between the two. Napped leather is vulnerable to water and oil stains and flattened grain does not easily bounce back, so the standard method is to spray water repellent before use and, once dry, brush the grain in one direction with a dedicated brush.

hmmm, this single word after the color name is not merely an accessory to the color, but closer to an indication that lets you know the texture in advance.