What is the difference between Bootstrap Brown and Dark Skin?

ΔE 6 (very close). Dark Skin is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Bootstrap Brown vs Dark Skin

Bootstrap Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4c332c (estimate)

Dark Skin

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09041
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #452929 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Skin is a little darker, cooler than Bootstrap Brown.

Can I use Dark Skin instead of Bootstrap Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dark Skin is a little darker, cooler than Bootstrap Brown.

Can I use Bootstrap Brown instead of Dark Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bootstrap Brown is a little lighter, 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.

See Bootstrap Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Skin on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Bootstrap Brown

Bootstrap Brown vs Muddy Brown (09028)Master Series Paints · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dark Skin
Bootstrap Brown vs Dark Highlights (09042)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Skin
Bootstrap Brown vs Ruddy Leather (09109)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Skin

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Skin

Dark Skin vs Traitor RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Bootstrap Brown
Dark Skin vs Werewolf FurWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 6, very close
Dark Skin vs Oak BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close

All matches: Bootstrap Brown equivalents · Dark Skin equivalents