What is the difference between Battlefield Brown and NATO Black?

ΔE 9 (close). NATO Black is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Battlefield Brown vs NATO Black

Battlefield Brown

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93027
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d221c (estimate)

NATO Black

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.251
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #28282b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. NATO Black is more muted than Battlefield Brown.

Can I use NATO Black instead of Battlefield Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). NATO Black is more muted than Battlefield Brown.

Can I use Battlefield Brown instead of NATO Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Battlefield Brown is 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 Battlefield Brown on the colour wheel See NATO Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Battlefield Brown

Battlefield Brown vs Olive Brown (70.889)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than NATO Black
Battlefield Brown vs Burnt Umber (71.040)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than NATO Black
Battlefield Brown vs Black Grey (70.862)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than NATO Black

Other Formula P3 paints close to NATO Black

NATO Black vs Asheth Grey (93130)Formula P3 · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Battlefield Brown
NATO Black vs Bad Bruise (93142)Formula P3 · ΔE 11, fair
NATO Black vs Thamar Black (93072)Formula P3 · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Battlefield Brown equivalents · NATO Black equivalents