What is the difference between Saddle Brown and Gorthor Brown?

ΔE 11 (fair). Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Saddle Brown vs Gorthor Brown

Saddle Brown

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Intense
Code: AK11104
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #61372c (estimate)

Gorthor Brown

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

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Saddle Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Saddle Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Saddle Brown.

Can I use Saddle Brown instead of Gorthor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Saddle Brown is a little darker, 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 Saddle Brown on the colour wheel See Gorthor Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Saddle Brown

Saddle Brown vs Thondia BrownColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Gorthor Brown
Saddle Brown vs Rhinox HideColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Gorthor Brown
Saddle Brown vs Bloodreaver FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Gorthor Brown

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

All matches: Saddle Brown equivalents · Gorthor Brown equivalents