What is the difference between Blanched Berry and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 18 (loose). Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Blanched Berry vs Chestnut Brown

Blanched Berry

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 2
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3d1f29 (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA42
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a393a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Blanched Berry?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Blanched Berry instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blanched Berry is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Blanched Berry on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Blanched Berry

Blanched Berry vs Crimson Hell (NA18)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Chestnut Brown
Blanched Berry vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Chestnut Brown
Blanched Berry vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Chestnut Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Fur BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Blanched Berry
Chestnut Brown vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Blanched Berry
Chestnut Brown vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Blanched Berry

All matches: Blanched Berry equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents