Troll Claws vs Tan

Troll Claws

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#debc6c (estimate)

Tan

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-44
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bf9d5c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan is noticeably darker, more muted than Troll Claws.

Can I use Tan instead of Troll Claws?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Tan is noticeably darker, more muted than Troll Claws.

Can I use Troll Claws instead of Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Troll Claws is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Troll Claws on the colour wheel See Tan on the colour wheel

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