Dryad Bark vs Umbral Umber

Dryad Bark

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a2a22 (estimate)

Umbral Umber

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93028
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#231008 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Umbral Umber is noticeably darker, more saturated than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Umbral Umber instead of Dryad Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Umbral Umber is noticeably darker, more saturated than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Dryad Bark instead of Umbral Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dryad Bark is noticeably lighter, 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 Dryad Bark on the colour wheel See Umbral Umber on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Dryad Bark

Other Citadel paints close to Umbral Umber

All matches: Dryad Bark equivalents · Umbral Umber equivalents

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