Balor Brown vs Raw Sienna

Balor Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a6a22 (estimate)

Raw Sienna

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PY43
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#cc8532 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Raw Sienna is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Raw Sienna instead of Balor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Raw Sienna is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Raw Sienna?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Balor Brown on the colour wheel See Raw Sienna on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Balor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Raw Sienna

All matches: Balor Brown equivalents · Raw Sienna equivalents

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