What is the difference between Tree Ancient and Burnt Umber?

ΔE 6 (very close). Burnt Umber is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Tree Ancient vs Burnt Umber

Tree Ancient

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513930 (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E007
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a3022 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Burnt Umber is a little darker, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Tree Ancient?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Burnt Umber is a little darker, warmer than Tree Ancient.

Can I use Tree Ancient instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tree Ancient 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 Tree Ancient on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Tree Ancient

Tree Ancient vs Dark Umber (019)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Tree Ancient vs Mahogany (009)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Tree Ancient vs Light Umber (018)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Rifle Brown (WP4031P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Tree Ancient
Burnt Umber vs Bootstrap BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Tree Ancient
Burnt Umber vs Werewolf FurWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Tree Ancient

All matches: Tree Ancient equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents