Rootpath vs Bosh Chestnut

Rootpath

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

Bosh Chestnut

Brand
Scale75
Range
Fantasy & Games
Code
SFG35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6c4d38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bosh Chestnut is more muted, warmer than Rootpath.

Can I use Bosh Chestnut instead of Rootpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Bosh Chestnut is more muted, warmer than Rootpath.

Can I use Rootpath instead of Bosh Chestnut?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rootpath is more saturated, 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 Rootpath on the colour wheel See Bosh Chestnut on the colour wheel

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