Baneblade Brown vs Bard Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bard Skin is a little darker, more muted than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Bard Skin instead of Baneblade Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Bard Skin is a little darker, more muted than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of Bard Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baneblade Brown is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.