Blanched Berry vs Black Brown

Blanched Berry

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

Black Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
040
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a1e1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Brown is a little darker, more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Black Brown instead of Blanched Berry?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Black Brown is a little darker, more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Blanched Berry instead of Black Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blanched Berry is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Black Brown on the colour wheel

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