Agrax Earthshade vs Dark Shade

Agrax Earthshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#4a3a2a (estimate)

Dark Shade

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA01
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#633434 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Shade is more saturated, cooler than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Dark Shade instead of Agrax Earthshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dark Shade is more saturated, cooler than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Dark Shade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agrax Earthshade is more muted, 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 Agrax Earthshade on the colour wheel See Dark Shade on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Agrax Earthshade

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Shade

All matches: Agrax Earthshade equivalents · Dark Shade equivalents

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