What is the difference between IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) and Baneblade Brown?

ΔE 14 (fair). Baneblade Brown is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Baneblade Brown

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11892
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #958f75 (estimate)

Baneblade Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b09068 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Baneblade Brown is more saturated, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Baneblade Brown is more saturated, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) instead of Baneblade Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is more muted, cooler.

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 IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Baneblade Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Rakarth FleshColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Baneblade Brown
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Underhive AshColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Baneblade Brown
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Baneblade Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Baneblade Brown

Baneblade Brown vs CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) (AK11349)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Baneblade Brown vs RAL 1039 F9 Sandbeige (AK11325)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Baneblade Brown vs Australian Camouflage Brown (AK11347)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) equivalents · Baneblade Brown equivalents