Agrax Earthshade vs Brown Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Brown Wash is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Agrax Earthshade.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Brown Wash instead of Agrax Earthshade?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Brown Wash is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Agrax Earthshade.

Can I use Agrax Earthshade instead of Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agrax Earthshade is a little lighter, 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.