What is the difference between IJN Linoleum Deck Color and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 6 (close). Chestnut Brown is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Chestnut Brown

IJN Linoleum Deck Color

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-606
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #60413d (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.746
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #523536 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Chestnut Brown is a little darker, cooler than IJN Linoleum Deck Color.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of IJN Linoleum Deck Color?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Chestnut Brown is a little darker, cooler than IJN Linoleum Deck Color.

Can I use IJN Linoleum Deck Color instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Linoleum Deck Color is a little lighter, 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 IJN Linoleum Deck Color on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN Linoleum Deck Color

IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Rust (71.080)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Chestnut Brown
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs German Red Brown (71.271)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Chestnut Brown
IJN Linoleum Deck Color vs Flat Brown (70.984)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Chestnut Brown

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Red Brown (C-41)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJN Linoleum Deck Color
Chestnut Brown vs Chocolate Brown (H-406)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJN Linoleum Deck Color
Chestnut Brown vs Mahogany (C-42)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN Linoleum Deck Color

All matches: IJN Linoleum Deck Color equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents