What is the difference between Skrag Brown and Mars Orange?

ΔE 17 (loose). Mars Orange is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Skrag Brown vs Mars Orange

Skrag Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8501a (estimate)

Mars Orange

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d76222 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mars Orange is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Skrag Brown.

Can I use Mars Orange instead of Skrag Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Mars Orange is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Skrag Brown.

Can I use Skrag Brown instead of Mars Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skrag Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Skrag Brown on the colour wheel See Mars Orange on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Skrag Brown

Skrag Brown vs Middle Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than Mars Orange
Skrag Brown vs Cherry Wood (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Mars Orange
Skrag Brown vs Golden Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Mars Orange

Mars Orange vs Trollslayer OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Skrag Brown
Mars Orange vs Trollslayer OrangeColour: Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Skrag Brown
Mars Orange vs Jokaero OrangeColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Skrag Brown

All matches: Skrag Brown equivalents · Mars Orange equivalents