What is the difference between Combat Fatigues and Earth Brown?

ΔE 18 (loose). Earth Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Combat Fatigues vs Earth Brown

Combat Fatigues

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9b9a8f (estimate)

Earth Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA45
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #937463 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Earth Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Combat Fatigues.

Can I use Earth Brown instead of Combat Fatigues?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Earth Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Combat Fatigues.

Can I use Combat Fatigues instead of Earth Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Combat Fatigues is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Combat Fatigues on the colour wheel See Earth Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Combat Fatigues

Combat Fatigues vs Pilgrim Grey (NA13)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Earth Brown
Combat Fatigues vs Granite Stone (NA14)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Earth Brown
Combat Fatigues vs Sky Grey (NA16)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Earth Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Earth Brown

Earth Brown vs Mocca SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Combat Fatigues
Earth Brown vs Paratrooper TanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Combat Fatigues
Earth Brown vs Paratrooper Tan (WP4027P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Combat Fatigues

All matches: Combat Fatigues equivalents · Earth Brown equivalents