Bloodstone vs Grunge Brown

Bloodstone

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93029
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a3b1d (estimate)

Grunge Brown

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.115
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#bf5835 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grunge Brown is noticeably lighter than Bloodstone.

Can I use Grunge Brown instead of Bloodstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Grunge Brown is noticeably lighter than Bloodstone.

Can I use Bloodstone instead of Grunge Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone on the colour wheel See Grunge Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bloodstone

Other Formula P3 paints close to Grunge Brown

All matches: Bloodstone equivalents · Grunge Brown equivalents

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