What is the difference between Sunburst Ochre and Middle Brown?

ΔE 19 (loose). Middle Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sunburst Ochre vs Middle Brown

Sunburst Ochre

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 2
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7f4223 (estimate)

Middle Brown

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9b3d15 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Middle Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Middle Brown instead of Sunburst Ochre?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Middle Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Sunburst Ochre instead of Middle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunburst Ochre is a little darker, much 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 Sunburst Ochre on the colour wheel See Middle Brown on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Sunburst Ochre

Sunburst Ochre vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Middle Brown
Sunburst Ochre vs Red Oxide (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Middle Brown
Sunburst Ochre vs Dark Honey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Middle Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Middle Brown

Middle Brown vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sunburst Ochre
Middle Brown vs Rust (WP4034P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sunburst Ochre
Middle Brown vs Molten OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sunburst Ochre

All matches: Sunburst Ochre equivalents · Middle Brown equivalents