Viper Brown vs Satyr Brown

Viper Brown

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

Satyr Brown

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b6643d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Satyr Brown is more saturated, warmer than Viper Brown.

Can I use Satyr Brown instead of Viper Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Satyr Brown is more saturated, warmer than Viper Brown.

Can I use Viper Brown instead of Satyr Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viper Brown is 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 Viper Brown on the colour wheel See Satyr Brown on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Viper Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Satyr Brown

All matches: Viper Brown equivalents · Satyr Brown equivalents

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