Burnt Umber vs English Uniform

Burnt Umber

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#372a20 (estimate)

English Uniform

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.921
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#614e2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. English Uniform is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Burnt Umber.

Can I use English Uniform instead of Burnt Umber?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). English Uniform is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Burnt Umber.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of English Uniform?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Umber is noticeably darker, much 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 Burnt Umber on the colour wheel See English Uniform on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Burnt Umber

Other Golden paints close to English Uniform

All matches: Burnt Umber equivalents · English Uniform equivalents

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