Seraphim Sepia vs Archaic Sepia Wash

Seraphim Sepia

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#b08a4a (estimate)

Archaic Sepia Wash

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Washes
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#e9e1cd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 42.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Archaic Sepia Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Seraphim Sepia.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Archaic Sepia Wash instead of Seraphim Sepia?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 42). Archaic Sepia Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Seraphim Sepia.

Can I use Seraphim Sepia instead of Archaic Sepia Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Seraphim Sepia is noticeably darker, much 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 Seraphim Sepia on the colour wheel See Archaic Sepia Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Seraphim Sepia

Other Citadel paints close to Archaic Sepia Wash

All matches: Seraphim Sepia equivalents · Archaic Sepia Wash equivalents

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