Viper Brown vs Beige Red

Viper Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b86a50 (estimate)

Beige Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S05
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8685a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beige Red is more muted, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Beige Red instead of Viper Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Beige Red is more muted, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Viper Brown instead of Beige Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viper Brown is more saturated, warmer.

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 Viper Brown on the colour wheel See Beige Red on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Viper Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Beige Red

All matches: Viper Brown equivalents · Beige Red equivalents

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