Thondia Brown vs Earth Brown

Thondia Brown

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

Earth Brown

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09029
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6b513c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Earth Brown is a little lighter, more muted than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Earth Brown instead of Thondia Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Earth Brown is a little lighter, more muted than Thondia Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Earth Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thondia Brown is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Earth Brown on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Thondia Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Earth Brown

All matches: Thondia Brown equivalents · Earth Brown equivalents

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