What is the difference between Rootpath and Dirt?

ΔE 7 (close). Dirt is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rootpath vs Dirt

Rootpath

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

Dirt

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.133
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a573c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dirt is a little lighter, more muted than Rootpath.

Can I use Dirt instead of Rootpath?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dirt is a little lighter, more muted than Rootpath.

Can I use Rootpath instead of Dirt?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rootpath is a little darker, 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.

See Rootpath on the colour wheel See Dirt on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs English Uniform (70.921)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dirt
Rootpath vs Earth Green (Early) (70.611)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dirt
Rootpath vs Khaki Grey (70.880)Model Color · ΔE 8, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Dirt

Dirt vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rootpath
Dirt vs Ammo Pouch Brown (WP4130P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rootpath
Dirt vs Dark Mustard Khaki (WP4157P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Rootpath equivalents · Dirt equivalents