Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) vs Gorthor Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) instead of Gorthor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) is a little darker, more saturated, 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.