Agrellan Earth vs Burnt Umber

Agrellan Earth

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#7a4a2a (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Weathering pigments
Code
MWP-07
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#4a2e20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Burnt Umber is noticeably darker, much more muted than Agrellan Earth.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Agrellan Earth?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Burnt Umber is noticeably darker, much more muted than Agrellan Earth.

Can I use Agrellan Earth instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Agrellan Earth is noticeably lighter, much 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.

See Agrellan Earth on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Agrellan Earth

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Umber

All matches: Agrellan Earth equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents

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