Gorthor Brown vs Burnt Umber Light

Gorthor Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a4a32 (estimate)

Burnt Umber Light

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PBr7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#623826 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burnt Umber Light is a little darker, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Burnt Umber Light instead of Gorthor Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Burnt Umber Light is a little darker, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Burnt Umber Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gorthor Brown is a little lighter, 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 Gorthor Brown on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber Light on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Gorthor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Umber Light

All matches: Gorthor Brown equivalents · Burnt Umber Light equivalents

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