What is the difference between Nightroot Shade and Muddy Wash?

ΔE 35 (loose). Muddy Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Nightroot Shade vs Muddy Wash

Nightroot Shade

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3 Wash
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #44364c (estimate)

Muddy Wash

Brand: Formula P3
Range: P3 Inks & Washes
Code: 93163
Type: a wash/shade
Swatch: #7e6f59 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 35.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Muddy Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Muddy Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). Muddy Wash is noticeably lighter, warmer than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Muddy Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade 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 Nightroot Shade on the colour wheel See Muddy Wash on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Nightroot Shade

Nightroot Shade vs Armor Wash (93012)P3 Inks & Washes · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Muddy Wash
Nightroot Shade vs Kossite Flesh Wash (93161)P3 Inks & Washes · ΔE 44, loose
Nightroot Shade vs Caspian Flesh Wash (93162)P3 Inks & Washes · ΔE 44, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Muddy Wash

Muddy Wash vs Warm Skin Shade (Vol. 1 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Nightroot Shade
Muddy Wash vs Warm Skin Tone (WP4039P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Nightroot Shade
Muddy Wash vs Voodoo Shade (Vol. 2 Wash)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Nightroot Shade

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Muddy Wash equivalents