Sigvald Burgundy vs Dark Brown

Sigvald Burgundy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#7a1a3a (estimate)

Dark Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
516
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 32.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Brown is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Sigvald Burgundy.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Sigvald Burgundy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Dark Brown is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Sigvald Burgundy.

Can I use Sigvald Burgundy instead of Dark Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sigvald Burgundy is a little lighter, much 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 Sigvald Burgundy on the colour wheel See Dark Brown on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Sigvald Burgundy

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Brown

All matches: Sigvald Burgundy equivalents · Dark Brown equivalents

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