Stormvermin Fur vs Dark Earth

Stormvermin Fur

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a5a42 (estimate)

Dark Earth

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Acrysion
Code
N-72
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#524b42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Earth is a little darker, more muted than Stormvermin Fur.

Can I use Dark Earth instead of Stormvermin Fur?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Earth is a little darker, more muted than Stormvermin Fur.

Can I use Stormvermin Fur instead of Dark Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormvermin Fur is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Stormvermin Fur on the colour wheel See Dark Earth on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Stormvermin Fur

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Earth

All matches: Stormvermin Fur equivalents · Dark Earth equivalents

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