What is the difference between Dryad Brown and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 7 (close). Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dryad Brown vs Chestnut Brown

Dryad Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #643b2e (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09071
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f433f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Dryad Brown.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Dryad Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Chestnut Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Dryad Brown.

Can I use Dryad Brown instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dryad Brown 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 Dryad Brown on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Dryad Brown

Dryad Brown vs Ruddy Leather (09109)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Chestnut Brown
Dryad Brown vs Dark Highlights (09042)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Chestnut Brown
Dryad Brown vs Earth Brown (09029)Master Series Paints · ΔE 11, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Fur BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dryad Brown
Chestnut Brown vs Fur BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Dryad Brown
Chestnut Brown vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close

All matches: Dryad Brown equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents