What is the difference between Ionrach Skin and Light Brown?

ΔE 13 (fair). Light Brown is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ionrach Skin vs Light Brown

Ionrach Skin

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8a888 (estimate)

Light Brown

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-321
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a88665 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Brown is noticeably darker than Ionrach Skin.

Can I use Light Brown instead of Ionrach Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Light Brown is noticeably darker than Ionrach Skin.

Can I use Ionrach Skin instead of Light Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ionrach Skin is noticeably lighter.

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 Ionrach Skin on the colour wheel See Light Brown on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ionrach Skin

Ionrach Skin vs IDF Gray 1 (-1981 Sinai) (C-528)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Light Brown
Ionrach Skin vs Sail Color (C-45)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose
Ionrach Skin vs Sail Color (H-85)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 18, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Light Brown

Light Brown vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ionrach Skin
Light Brown vs Baneblade BrownColour: Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ionrach Skin
Light Brown vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Ionrach Skin equivalents · Light Brown equivalents