Viper Brown vs Bugman's Glow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bugman's Glow is a little lighter, more muted than Viper Brown.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Bugman's Glow instead of Viper Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Bugman's Glow is a little lighter, more muted than Viper Brown.

Can I use Viper Brown instead of Bugman's Glow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viper Brown is a little darker, 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.