Gorthor Brown vs Drab Brown

Gorthor Brown

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

Drab Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S40
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5e4e3e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Drab Brown is more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Drab Brown instead of Gorthor Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Drab Brown is more muted, cooler than Gorthor Brown.

Can I use Gorthor Brown instead of Drab Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gorthor Brown is 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 Drab Brown on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Gorthor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Drab Brown

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