What is the difference between Ruddy Terra and Mournfang Brown?

ΔE 13 (fair). Mournfang Brown is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ruddy Terra vs Mournfang Brown

Ruddy Terra

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 2
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #924237 (estimate)

Mournfang Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mournfang Brown is noticeably darker, warmer than Ruddy Terra.

Can I use Mournfang Brown instead of Ruddy Terra?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Mournfang Brown is noticeably darker, warmer than Ruddy Terra.

Can I use Ruddy Terra instead of Mournfang Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruddy Terra is noticeably lighter, 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 Ruddy Terra on the colour wheel See Mournfang Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Ruddy Terra

Ruddy Terra vs Knight-Questor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mournfang Brown
Ruddy Terra vs Bloodreaver FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mournfang Brown
Ruddy Terra vs Tuskgor FurColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mournfang Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Mournfang Brown

Mournfang Brown vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Ruddy Terra
Mournfang Brown vs Camo Brown (WP4040P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ruddy Terra
Mournfang Brown vs Beret Maroon (WP4059P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ruddy Terra

All matches: Ruddy Terra equivalents · Mournfang Brown equivalents