Ruddy Terra vs Quinacridone Burnt Orange

Ruddy Terra

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

Quinacridone Burnt Orange

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#812219 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Quinacridone Burnt Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Ruddy Terra.

Can I use Quinacridone Burnt Orange instead of Ruddy Terra?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Quinacridone Burnt Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Ruddy Terra.

Can I use Ruddy Terra instead of Quinacridone Burnt Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruddy Terra is a little lighter, 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 Ruddy Terra on the colour wheel See Quinacridone Burnt Orange on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Ruddy Terra

Other Army Painter paints close to Quinacridone Burnt Orange

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