What is the difference between Balor Brown and Desert Brown?

ΔE 18 (loose). Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Balor Brown vs Desert Brown

Balor Brown

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

Desert Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA46
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d09544 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Desert Brown instead of Balor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Desert Brown?

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 Desert Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Balor Brown

Balor Brown vs Leather Brown (NA44)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Desert Brown
Balor Brown vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose
Balor Brown vs Yellow Sand (NA47)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Desert Brown

Desert Brown vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Balor Brown
Desert Brown vs T'au Light OchreColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Balor Brown
Desert Brown vs Zamesi DesertColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Balor Brown

All matches: Balor Brown equivalents · Desert Brown equivalents