Orange Tone vs Light Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Light Brown is more muted than Orange Tone. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Orange Tone is a wash/shade and Green Stuff World Light 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 Light Brown instead of Orange Tone?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Light Brown is more muted than Orange Tone. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Orange Tone instead of Light Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Tone is more saturated.

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.