Nurgling Green vs Light Brown

Nurgling Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a8a4a (estimate)

Light Brown

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-321
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#678152 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Nurgling Green.

Can I use Light Brown instead of Nurgling Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Nurgling Green.

Can I use Nurgling Green instead of Light Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nurgling Green is a little 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 Nurgling Green on the colour wheel See Light Brown on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Nurgling Green

Other Citadel paints close to Light Brown

All matches: Nurgling Green equivalents · Light Brown equivalents

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