What is the difference between Rootpath and Coyote Brown?

ΔE 15 (fair). Coyote Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rootpath vs Coyote Brown

Rootpath

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #634f2a (estimate)

Coyote Brown

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 1856
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #886b38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Coyote Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Rootpath.

Can I use Coyote Brown instead of Rootpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Coyote Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Rootpath.

Can I use Rootpath instead of Coyote Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rootpath is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Rootpath on the colour wheel See Coyote Brown on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs Gengis Khaki (1883)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Coyote Brown
Rootpath vs Dark Beige (1854)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Coyote Brown
Rootpath vs Wilted Green (4123)Opaque Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Coyote Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Coyote Brown

Coyote Brown vs Desert YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rootpath
Coyote Brown vs Desert YellowWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rootpath
Coyote Brown vs Dark DAK Sand (WP4144P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rootpath

All matches: Rootpath equivalents · Coyote Brown equivalents