Athonian Camoshade vs Petroleum Brown Wash

Athonian Camoshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#4a5a3a (estimate)

Petroleum Brown Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-012
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Athonian Camoshade.

Can I use Petroleum Brown Wash instead of Athonian Camoshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Athonian Camoshade.

Can I use Athonian Camoshade instead of Petroleum Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Athonian Camoshade is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.

See Athonian Camoshade on the colour wheel See Petroleum Brown Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Athonian Camoshade

Other Citadel paints close to Petroleum Brown Wash

All matches: Athonian Camoshade equivalents · Petroleum Brown Wash equivalents

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