What is the difference between Grey Castle and Earth Brown?

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

Grey Castle vs Earth Brown

Grey Castle

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
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 Grey Castle.

Can I use Earth Brown instead of Grey Castle?

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

Can I use Grey Castle instead of Earth Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Castle 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 Grey Castle on the colour wheel See Earth Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Grey Castle

Grey Castle vs Pilgrim Grey (NA13)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Earth Brown
Grey Castle vs Granite Stone (NA14)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Earth Brown
Grey Castle 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 Grey Castle
Earth Brown vs Paratrooper TanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Castle
Earth Brown vs Paratrooper Tan (WP4027P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Castle

All matches: Grey Castle equivalents · Earth Brown equivalents