What is the difference between Hearthborn and Pure Filth?

ΔE 22 (loose). Pure Filth is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hearthborn vs Pure Filth

Hearthborn

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fabc89 (estimate)

Pure Filth

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b18f62 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pure Filth is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Pure Filth instead of Hearthborn?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Pure Filth is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Hearthborn instead of Pure Filth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hearthborn is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Hearthborn on the colour wheel See Pure Filth on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Hearthborn

Hearthborn vs Boone TanBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pure Filth
Hearthborn vs Sunburned SkinBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Pure Filth
Hearthborn vs Count of TuscanyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Pure Filth

Other Army Painter paints close to Pure Filth

Pure Filth vs Mid Khaki Drill (WP4135P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hearthborn
Pure Filth vs Telogreika Ochre (WP4129P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hearthborn
Pure Filth vs Charred BoneWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hearthborn

All matches: Hearthborn equivalents · Pure Filth equivalents