What is the difference between Molten Orange and Satyr Brown?

ΔE 17 (loose). Satyr Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Molten Orange vs Satyr Brown

Molten Orange

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a3a22 (estimate)

Satyr Brown

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: highlights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b6643d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Satyr Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Molten Orange.

Can I use Satyr Brown instead of Molten Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Satyr Brown is noticeably lighter, warmer than Molten Orange.

Can I use Molten Orange instead of Satyr Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Orange is noticeably darker, cooler.

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 Molten Orange on the colour wheel See Satyr Brown on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Molten Orange

Molten Orange vs Dry Rust BrownTriads: midtones · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Satyr Brown
Molten Orange vs Rust OrangeTriads: shadows · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Satyr Brown
Molten Orange vs Sanguine ScarletTriads: midtones · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Satyr Brown

Satyr Brown vs Kawa Brown (WP4163P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Molten Orange
Satyr Brown vs Viper BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Molten Orange
Satyr Brown vs Nomad FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Molten Orange

All matches: Molten Orange equivalents · Satyr Brown equivalents