Sylvaneth Bark vs Ashen Brown

Sylvaneth Bark

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

Ashen Brown

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09180
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#775a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ashen Brown is more muted, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Ashen Brown instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Ashen Brown is more muted, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Ashen Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is 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 Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel See Ashen Brown on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Other Citadel paints close to Ashen Brown

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · Ashen Brown equivalents

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