What is the difference between Hobgrot Hide and Argonaut Skin?

ΔE 7 (close). Argonaut Skin is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hobgrot Hide vs Argonaut Skin

Hobgrot Hide

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a3a (estimate)

Argonaut Skin

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7f5e49 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Argonaut Skin is more muted, warmer than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Argonaut Skin instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Argonaut Skin is more muted, warmer than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Argonaut Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hobgrot Hide is more saturated, cooler.

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 Hobgrot Hide on the colour wheel See Argonaut Skin on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Hobgrot Hide

Hobgrot Hide vs Noble Steed BrownTriads: shadows · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Argonaut Skin
Hobgrot Hide vs Gyzmo FurTriads: shadows · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Argonaut Skin
Hobgrot Hide vs Boot Strap BrownTriads: midtones · ΔE 8, close

Other Citadel paints close to Argonaut Skin

Argonaut Skin vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Hobgrot Hide
Argonaut Skin vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
Argonaut Skin vs Gorthor BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Hobgrot Hide equivalents · Argonaut Skin equivalents