Doombull Brown vs Amphora Red

Doombull Brown

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

Amphora Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a2027 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amphora Red is much more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Amphora Red instead of Doombull Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Amphora Red is much more muted, cooler than Doombull Brown.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Amphora Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Doombull Brown is much 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 Amphora Red on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Doombull Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Amphora Red

All matches: Doombull Brown equivalents · Amphora Red equivalents

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