Carroburg Crimson vs Brown Grey Wash

Carroburg Crimson

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a2a4a (estimate)

Brown Grey Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-023
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 40.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brown Grey Wash is much more muted than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Brown Grey Wash instead of Carroburg Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 41). Brown Grey Wash is much more muted than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Brown Grey Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carroburg Crimson is much 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.

See Carroburg Crimson on the colour wheel See Brown Grey Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Carroburg Crimson

Other Citadel paints close to Brown Grey Wash

All matches: Carroburg Crimson equivalents · Brown Grey Wash equivalents

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