Ochre Brown vs Ratling Grime

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ratling Grime is a little darker than Ochre Brown. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Ochre Brown is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Ratling Grime is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Ratling Grime instead of Ochre Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Ratling Grime is a little darker than Ochre Brown. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Ochre Brown instead of Ratling Grime?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ochre Brown is a little lighter.

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.