Sylvaneth Bark vs Vambrace Brown

Sylvaneth Bark

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

Vambrace Brown

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9e7760 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vambrace Brown is noticeably lighter than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Vambrace Brown instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Vambrace Brown is noticeably lighter than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Vambrace Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably darker.

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 Vambrace Brown on the colour wheel

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