What is the difference between Vermin Brown and Husk Brown?

ΔE 9 (close). Husk Brown is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Vermin Brown vs Husk Brown

Vermin Brown

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0153
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7c3a2d (estimate)

Husk Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a3a28 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Husk Brown is more muted, warmer than Vermin Brown.

Can I use Husk Brown instead of Vermin Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Husk Brown is more muted, warmer than Vermin Brown.

Can I use Vermin Brown instead of Husk Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vermin Brown is more saturated, 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 Vermin Brown on the colour wheel See Husk Brown on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Vermin Brown

Vermin Brown vs Camo Brown (WP4040P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Husk Brown
Vermin Brown vs Ruddy Terra (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Husk Brown
Vermin Brown vs Sunburst Ochre (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Husk Brown

Husk Brown vs Red Leather (AMMO.F-552)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Vermin Brown
Husk Brown vs Dark Brown (A.MIG-0652)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 7, close · closer than Vermin Brown
Husk Brown vs Dark Skin (IONIC-0158)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Vermin Brown

All matches: Vermin Brown equivalents · Husk Brown equivalents