Thondia Brown vs Overlord Olive

Thondia Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a3a22 (estimate)

Overlord Olive

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1853
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#372f17 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Overlord Olive is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Overlord Olive instead of Thondia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Overlord Olive is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Overlord Olive?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thondia Brown is a little lighter, 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 Thondia Brown on the colour wheel See Overlord Olive on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Thondia Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Overlord Olive

All matches: Thondia Brown equivalents · Overlord Olive equivalents

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