What is the difference between Burnt Sand and Rootpath?

ΔE 10 (close). Rootpath is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burnt Sand vs Rootpath

Burnt Sand

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-551
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b5533 (estimate)

Rootpath

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #634f2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rootpath is a little darker, cooler than Burnt Sand.

Can I use Rootpath instead of Burnt Sand?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Rootpath is a little darker, cooler than Burnt Sand.

Can I use Burnt Sand instead of Rootpath?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Sand is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Burnt Sand on the colour wheel See Rootpath on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Sand

Burnt Sand vs Leather BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Rootpath
Burnt Sand vs Rawhide BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rootpath
Burnt Sand vs Dark DAK Sand (WP4144P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs Dark Wood (ATOM-20050)ATOM · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Burnt Sand
Rootpath vs Graveyard Earth (IONIC-0148)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 8, close · closer than Burnt Sand
Rootpath vs Brown Green (IONIC-0147)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Burnt Sand

All matches: Burnt Sand equivalents · Rootpath equivalents