March of the Fire Ants vs Gorthor Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gorthor Brown is a little darker, more saturated than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of March of the Fire Ants?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gorthor Brown is a little darker, more saturated than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Gorthor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: March of the Fire Ants is a little lighter, 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.