What is the difference between RAF Dark Earth and Gorthor Brown?

ΔE 6 (very close). Gorthor Brown is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Dark Earth vs Gorthor Brown

RAF Dark Earth

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11841
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #72573c (estimate)

Gorthor Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a4a32 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gorthor Brown is a little darker, warmer than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of RAF Dark Earth?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Gorthor Brown is a little darker, warmer than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use RAF Dark Earth instead of Gorthor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Dark Earth is a little lighter, 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 RAF Dark Earth on the colour wheel See Gorthor Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAF Dark Earth

RAF Dark Earth vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Gorthor Brown
RAF Dark Earth vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Gorthor Brown
RAF Dark Earth vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Gorthor Brown

Gorthor Brown vs Camel Brown (AK17059)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Gorthor Brown vs British Uniform Base (AK11437)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Gorthor Brown vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth

All matches: RAF Dark Earth equivalents · Gorthor Brown equivalents