Banshee Brown vs Burnt Umber

Banshee Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#342522 (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#372a20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Burnt Umber is warmer than Banshee Brown.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Banshee Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Burnt Umber is warmer than Banshee Brown.

Can I use Banshee Brown instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Banshee Brown is 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 Banshee Brown on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

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