What is the difference between S.C.C. No.2 Brown and Gorthor Brown?

ΔE 7 (close). Gorthor Brown is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

S.C.C. No.2 Brown vs Gorthor Brown

S.C.C. No.2 Brown

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11385
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #754c2d (estimate)

Gorthor Brown

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

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gorthor Brown is more muted than S.C.C. No.2 Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of S.C.C. No.2 Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Gorthor Brown is more muted than S.C.C. No.2 Brown.

Can I use S.C.C. No.2 Brown instead of Gorthor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: S.C.C. No.2 Brown is more saturated.

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 S.C.C. No.2 Brown on the colour wheel See Gorthor Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to S.C.C. No.2 Brown

S.C.C. No.2 Brown vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 7, close
S.C.C. No.2 Brown vs Catachan FleshColour: Base · ΔE 7, close
S.C.C. No.2 Brown vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Gorthor Brown

Gorthor Brown vs Camel Brown (AK17059)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than S.C.C. No.2 Brown
Gorthor Brown vs British Uniform Base (AK11437)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than S.C.C. No.2 Brown
Gorthor Brown vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than S.C.C. No.2 Brown

All matches: S.C.C. No.2 Brown equivalents · Gorthor Brown equivalents