Brown Ink vs Ink Blue

Brown Ink

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Inks & Washes
Code
93017
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#885f50 (estimate)

Ink Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.088
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#1c3767 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 51.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Brown Ink.

Can I use Ink Blue instead of Brown Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 51). Ink Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Brown Ink.

Can I use Brown Ink instead of Ink Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Ink is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Brown Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brown Ink

Other Formula P3 paints close to Ink Blue

All matches: Brown Ink equivalents · Ink Blue equivalents

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