Gorthor Brown vs Overlord Olive

Gorthor Brown

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

Overlord Olive

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1853
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#372f17 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Overlord Olive is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Overlord Olive instead of Gorthor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Overlord Olive is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Overlord Olive?

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 Overlord Olive on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Gorthor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Overlord Olive

All matches: Gorthor Brown equivalents · Overlord Olive equivalents

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