Magnolia Brown vs Inktense Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Inktense Brown is a little lighter than Magnolia Brown. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Magnolia Brown is an opaque base/layer paint and Scale75 Inktense Brown is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Inktense Brown instead of Magnolia Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Inktense Brown is a little lighter than Magnolia Brown. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Magnolia Brown instead of Inktense Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magnolia Brown is a little darker.

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.