Sylvaneth Bark vs Chestnut Brown

Sylvaneth Bark

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

Chestnut Brown

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09071
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f433f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chestnut Brown is a little darker, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

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

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is a little 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 Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Other Citadel paints close to Chestnut Brown

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents

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