What is the difference between Reddish Grey and IJA Earth Brown?

ΔE 4 (very close). IJA Earth Brown is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Reddish Grey vs IJA Earth Brown

Reddish Grey

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11017
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f6451 (estimate)

IJA Earth Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.136
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a5a48 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. IJA Earth Brown is a little darker, warmer than Reddish Grey.

Can I use IJA Earth Brown instead of Reddish Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). IJA Earth Brown is a little darker, warmer than Reddish Grey.

Can I use Reddish Grey instead of IJA Earth Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Grey 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 Reddish Grey on the colour wheel See IJA Earth Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Reddish Grey

Reddish Grey vs Old Wood (70.761)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJA Earth Brown
Reddish Grey vs Medium Grey (70.987)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJA Earth Brown
Reddish Grey vs Germ. Beige WWII (70.821)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJA Earth Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to IJA Earth Brown

IJA Earth Brown vs RAL 7027 Grau (AK11317)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Reddish Grey
IJA Earth Brown vs Grey-Brown (AK11125)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close
IJA Earth Brown vs Us Olive Uniform (AK17074)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: Reddish Grey equivalents · IJA Earth Brown equivalents