Matt Dirt vs Sylvaneth Bark

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Matt Dirt. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Dirt is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Citadel Sylvaneth Bark is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Matt Dirt?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Matt Dirt. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Dirt instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Dirt is a little lighter, more muted, 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.