Agrax Earthshade vs Armor Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Armor Wash is a little lighter, more muted than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Armor Wash instead of Agrax Earthshade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Armor Wash is a little lighter, more muted than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Armor Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agrax Earthshade 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.