Mid DAK Sand vs Balor Brown

Mid DAK Sand

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4145P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b78b4c (estimate)

Balor Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a6a22 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Balor Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Mid DAK Sand.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Mid DAK Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Balor Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Mid DAK Sand.

Can I use Mid DAK Sand instead of Balor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid DAK Sand 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 Mid DAK Sand on the colour wheel See Balor Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Mid DAK Sand

Other Army Painter paints close to Balor Brown

All matches: Mid DAK Sand equivalents · Balor Brown equivalents

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