What is the difference between Doombull Brown and Russet?

ΔE 12 (fair). Russet is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Doombull Brown vs Russet

Doombull Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a1a1a (estimate)

Russet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-81
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #762c36 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russet is a little lighter, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Russet instead of Doombull Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Russet is a little lighter, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Russet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Doombull Brown is a little darker, warmer.

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 Doombull Brown on the colour wheel See Russet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Doombull Brown

Doombull Brown vs Red Brown (H-47)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Russet
Doombull Brown vs Red Brown (N-47)Acrysion · ΔE 10, close · closer than Russet
Doombull Brown vs Red Brown (C-131)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair

Other Citadel paints close to Russet

Russet vs Screamer PinkColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Doombull Brown
Russet vs Word Bearers RedColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Doombull Brown
Russet vs Gal Vorbak RedColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Doombull Brown

All matches: Doombull Brown equivalents · Russet equivalents