Matt Hazelnut vs Phoenix Flames

How close are they?

ΔE 4.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Phoenix Flames is a little lighter than Matt Hazelnut. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Hazelnut is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Phoenix Flames 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 Phoenix Flames instead of Matt Hazelnut?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Phoenix Flames is a little lighter than Matt Hazelnut. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Hazelnut instead of Phoenix Flames?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Hazelnut is a little darker.

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.