What is the difference between Dirt Spatter and IJN Linoleum Deck Color?

ΔE 6 (close). IJN Linoleum Deck Color is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dirt Spatter vs IJN Linoleum Deck Color

Dirt Spatter

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513930 (estimate)

IJN Linoleum Deck Color

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-606
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #60413d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IJN Linoleum Deck Color is a little lighter, cooler than Dirt Spatter.

Can I use IJN Linoleum Deck Color instead of Dirt Spatter?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). IJN Linoleum Deck Color is a little lighter, cooler than Dirt Spatter.

Can I use Dirt Spatter instead of IJN Linoleum Deck Color?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dirt Spatter is a little darker, 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 Dirt Spatter on the colour wheel See IJN Linoleum Deck Color on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dirt Spatter

Dirt Spatter vs Lederbraun (C-520)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN Linoleum Deck Color
Dirt Spatter vs Brown 3606 (C-517)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJN Linoleum Deck Color
Dirt Spatter vs Red Brown (C-41)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Army Painter paints close to IJN Linoleum Deck Color

IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Ashroot (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dirt Spatter
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dirt Spatter
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dirt Spatter

All matches: Dirt Spatter equivalents · IJN Linoleum Deck Color equivalents