Paratrooper Tan vs March of the Fire Ants

Paratrooper Tan

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

March of the Fire Ants

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#785e51 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. March of the Fire Ants is noticeably darker than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Paratrooper Tan?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). March of the Fire Ants is noticeably darker than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of March of the Fire Ants?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paratrooper Tan is noticeably lighter.

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 Paratrooper Tan on the colour wheel See March of the Fire Ants on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Paratrooper Tan

Other Army Painter paints close to March of the Fire Ants

All matches: Paratrooper Tan equivalents · March of the Fire Ants equivalents

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