Sylvaneth Bark vs Light Umber

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a5a42 (estimate)

Light Umber

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
018
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f392c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Umber is noticeably darker, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Light Umber instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Umber is noticeably darker, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Light Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably lighter, 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 Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel See Light Umber on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Other Citadel paints close to Light Umber

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · Light Umber equivalents

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