What is the difference between Troll Claws and Desert Brown?

ΔE 18 (loose). Desert Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Troll Claws vs Desert Brown

Troll Claws

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

Desert Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA46
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d09544 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Desert Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Troll Claws.

Can I use Desert Brown instead of Troll Claws?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Desert Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Troll Claws.

Can I use Troll Claws instead of Desert Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Troll Claws is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Troll Claws on the colour wheel See Desert Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Troll Claws

Troll Claws vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Desert Brown
Troll Claws vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Desert Brown
Troll Claws vs Elven Flesh (NA07)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Desert Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Desert Brown

Desert Brown vs Yellow DuneWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Troll Claws
Desert Brown vs Burnt TurfWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Troll Claws
Desert Brown vs Hemp RopeWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Troll Claws

All matches: Troll Claws equivalents · Desert Brown equivalents