Satchel Brown vs Dark Brown

Satchel Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#5a3224 (estimate)

Dark Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
516
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Dark Brown is a little darker, warmer than Satchel Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Satchel Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Dark Brown is a little darker, warmer than Satchel Brown.

Can I use Satchel Brown instead of Dark Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Satchel Brown is a little 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 Satchel Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Brown on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Satchel Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Brown

All matches: Satchel Brown equivalents · Dark Brown equivalents

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