Sylvaneth Bark vs Tan Earth

Sylvaneth Bark

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

Tan Earth

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.079
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a7464 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably darker, 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 Tan Earth on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Other Citadel paints close to Tan Earth

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · Tan Earth equivalents

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