Balor Brown vs Transparent Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Transparent Ochre is a little darker than Balor Brown. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Balor Brown is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Transparent Ochre is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Transparent Ochre instead of Balor Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Transparent Ochre is a little darker than Balor Brown. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Transparent Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is a little lighter.

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.