What is the difference between Magnolia Brown and Viridian Grim?

ΔE 10 (fair). Viridian Grim is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Magnolia Brown vs Viridian Grim

Magnolia Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a2a24 (estimate)

Viridian Grim

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #333f35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Viridian Grim is a little lighter, more saturated than Magnolia Brown.

Can I use Viridian Grim instead of Magnolia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Viridian Grim is a little lighter, more saturated than Magnolia Brown.

Can I use Magnolia Brown instead of Viridian Grim?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magnolia Brown is a little darker, 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 Magnolia Brown on the colour wheel See Viridian Grim on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Magnolia Brown

Magnolia Brown vs Carbon Black (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Viridian Grim
Magnolia Brown vs Violet (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 9, close · closer than Viridian Grim
Magnolia Brown vs Tenebrous Teal (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than Viridian Grim

Other Army Painter paints close to Viridian Grim

Viridian Grim vs Dark Drab (WP4026P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Magnolia Brown
Viridian Grim vs Dark Feldgrau (WP4042P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Magnolia Brown
Viridian Grim vs Militia GreenWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Magnolia Brown

All matches: Magnolia Brown equivalents · Viridian Grim equivalents