Cygor Brown vs Papyrus

Cygor Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a3a2a (estimate)

Papyrus

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Dipping Inks
Code
4214
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#715220 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Papyrus is a little lighter, more saturated than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Papyrus instead of Cygor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Papyrus is a little lighter, more saturated than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Cygor Brown instead of Papyrus?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cygor Brown is a little darker, 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 Cygor Brown on the colour wheel See Papyrus on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Cygor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Papyrus

All matches: Cygor Brown equivalents · Papyrus equivalents

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