What is the difference between Balor Brown and Middle Brown?

ΔE 27 (loose). Middle Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Balor Brown vs Middle Brown

Balor Brown

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

Middle Brown

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9b3d15 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Middle Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Middle Brown instead of Balor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Middle Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Middle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is noticeably lighter, 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 Middle Brown on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Balor Brown

Balor Brown vs Kiwi Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Middle Brown
Balor Brown vs Golden Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Middle Brown
Balor Brown vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 26, loose · closer than Middle Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Middle Brown

Middle Brown vs Skrag BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Balor Brown
Middle Brown vs Tuskgor FurColour: Layer · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Balor Brown
Middle Brown vs Knight-Questor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Balor Brown

All matches: Balor Brown equivalents · Middle Brown equivalents