Basilicanum Grey vs Skeleton Brown

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

Skeleton Brown

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Dipping Inks
Code
4225
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#53432a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Skeleton Brown is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Skeleton Brown instead of Basilicanum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Skeleton Brown is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Skeleton Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, much 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 Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel See Skeleton Brown on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Basilicanum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Skeleton Brown

All matches: Basilicanum Grey equivalents · Skeleton Brown equivalents

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