Monster Brown vs Sylvaneth Bark

Monster Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9e7b6c (estimate)

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a5a42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably darker, warmer than Monster Brown.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Monster Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably darker, warmer than Monster Brown.

Can I use Monster Brown instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Monster Brown is noticeably lighter, 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 Monster Brown on the colour wheel See Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Monster Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

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