Zimmerit vs Paratrooper Tan

Zimmerit

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20144
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9d8b71 (estimate)

Paratrooper Tan

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9e7b6c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Paratrooper Tan is a little darker, warmer than Zimmerit.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Zimmerit?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Paratrooper Tan is a little darker, warmer than Zimmerit.

Can I use Zimmerit instead of Paratrooper Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Zimmerit is a little lighter, 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 Zimmerit on the colour wheel See Paratrooper Tan on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Zimmerit

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