Dryad Bark vs Inktense Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Inktense Brown is a little lighter than Dryad Bark. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Dryad Bark is an opaque base/layer paint and Scale75 Inktense Brown is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Inktense Brown instead of Dryad Bark?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Inktense Brown is a little lighter than Dryad Bark. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Dryad Bark instead of Inktense Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dryad Bark is a little darker.

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.