Doombull Brown vs Chestnut Brown

Doombull Brown

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

Chestnut Brown

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA42
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a393a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Doombull Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Chestnut Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Doombull Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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 Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Doombull Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Chestnut Brown

All matches: Doombull Brown equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents

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