What is the difference between British Uniform and BC Dark Brown?

ΔE 5 (very close). BC Dark Brown is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

British Uniform vs BC Dark Brown

British Uniform

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17076
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #735641 (estimate)

BC Dark Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.768
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #654c38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. BC Dark Brown is a little darker than British Uniform.

Can I use BC Dark Brown instead of British Uniform?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). BC Dark Brown is a little darker than British Uniform.

Can I use British Uniform instead of BC Dark Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Uniform is a little lighter.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See British Uniform on the colour wheel See BC Dark Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to British Uniform

British Uniform vs Beige Brown (70.875)Model Color · ΔE 1, very close · closer than BC Dark Brown
British Uniform vs USA Flat Brown (71.026)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than BC Dark Brown
British Uniform vs Mud Brown (71.037)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than BC Dark Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to BC Dark Brown

BC Dark Brown vs Grey-Brown (AK11125)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close
BC Dark Brown vs Mud Brown (AK11120)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 5, very close
BC Dark Brown vs British Uniform Base (AK11437)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: British Uniform equivalents · BC Dark Brown equivalents