Ashroot vs Volcano Brown

Ashroot

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5c433f (estimate)

Volcano Brown

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09179
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#654246 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Volcano Brown is more saturated, cooler than Ashroot.

Can I use Volcano Brown instead of Ashroot?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Volcano Brown is more saturated, cooler than Ashroot.

Can I use Ashroot instead of Volcano Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ashroot is more muted, warmer.

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.

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