Baneblade Brown vs Vambrace Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vambrace Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Vambrace Brown instead of Baneblade Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Vambrace Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Baneblade Brown.

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of Vambrace Brown?

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

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.