Gorthor Brown vs Van Dyke Brown Hue

Gorthor Brown

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

Van Dyke Brown Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PR101 / PBk7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3c2b15 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Van Dyke Brown Hue is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Van Dyke Brown Hue instead of Gorthor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Van Dyke Brown Hue is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Van Dyke Brown Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gorthor Brown is noticeably lighter, 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 Gorthor Brown on the colour wheel See Van Dyke Brown Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Gorthor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Van Dyke Brown Hue

All matches: Gorthor Brown equivalents · Van Dyke Brown Hue equivalents

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