Biel-Tan Green vs Ancient Sepia

Biel-Tan Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a7a2a (estimate)

Ancient Sepia

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1717 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#b09e59 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 39.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ancient Sepia is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Biel-Tan Green.

Can I use Ancient Sepia instead of Biel-Tan Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 39). Ancient Sepia is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Biel-Tan Green.

Can I use Biel-Tan Green instead of Ancient Sepia?

The same difference applies the other way round: Biel-Tan Green is noticeably darker, much 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.

See Biel-Tan Green on the colour wheel See Ancient Sepia on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Biel-Tan Green

Other Citadel paints close to Ancient Sepia

All matches: Biel-Tan Green equivalents · Ancient Sepia equivalents

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