Darkoath Flesh vs Dark Brown

Darkoath Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#a86a50 (estimate)

Dark Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
516
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 32.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted than Darkoath Flesh.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Darkoath Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Dark Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted than Darkoath Flesh.

Can I use Darkoath Flesh instead of Dark Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Darkoath Flesh is noticeably lighter, 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 Darkoath Flesh on the colour wheel See Dark Brown on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Darkoath Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Brown

All matches: Darkoath Flesh equivalents · Dark Brown equivalents

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