Atramentum Black vs Umber Wash

Atramentum Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1710 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3e3d42 (estimate)

Umber Wash

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Wash
Code
73.203
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#84766c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Umber Wash is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Atramentum Black.

Can I use Umber Wash instead of Atramentum Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Umber Wash is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Atramentum Black.

Can I use Atramentum Black instead of Umber Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Atramentum Black is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Atramentum Black on the colour wheel See Umber Wash on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Atramentum Black

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Umber Wash

All matches: Atramentum Black equivalents · Umber Wash equivalents

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