Umberroot vs Sanguine Base

Umberroot

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

Sanguine Base

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93019
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#671716 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sanguine Base is a little darker, much more saturated than Umberroot.

Can I use Sanguine Base instead of Umberroot?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Sanguine Base is a little darker, much more saturated than Umberroot.

Can I use Umberroot instead of Sanguine Base?

The same difference applies the other way round: Umberroot is a little lighter, 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 Umberroot on the colour wheel See Sanguine Base on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Umberroot

Other Army Painter paints close to Sanguine Base

All matches: Umberroot equivalents · Sanguine Base equivalents

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