What is the difference between Cypress Brown and Granite Grey?

ΔE 17 (loose). Granite Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cypress Brown vs Granite Grey

Cypress Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a4a3a (estimate)

Granite Grey

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Opaque Colors
Code: 4111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #736b62 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Granite Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Cypress Brown.

Can I use Granite Grey instead of Cypress Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Granite Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Cypress Brown.

Can I use Cypress Brown instead of Granite Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cypress Brown is noticeably darker, much 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 Cypress Brown on the colour wheel See Granite Grey on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Cypress Brown

Cypress Brown vs Dark Beige (1854)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Granite Grey
Cypress Brown vs Gengis Khaki (1883)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Granite Grey
Cypress Brown vs Slate Grey (1838)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Granite Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Granite Grey

Granite Grey vs Mocca SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cypress Brown
Granite Grey vs Ammo Pouch Brown (WP4130P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cypress Brown
Granite Grey vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cypress Brown

All matches: Cypress Brown equivalents · Granite Grey equivalents