Umberroot vs Battlefield Brown

Umberroot

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f2f25 (estimate)

Battlefield Brown

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93027
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d221c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Battlefield Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted than Umberroot.

Can I use Battlefield Brown instead of Umberroot?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Battlefield Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted than Umberroot.

Can I use Umberroot instead of Battlefield Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Umberroot is noticeably lighter, much 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 Umberroot on the colour wheel See Battlefield Brown on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Umberroot

Other Army Painter paints close to Battlefield Brown

All matches: Umberroot equivalents · Battlefield Brown equivalents

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