What is the difference between Burnt Sienna and Orange Brown?

ΔE 14 (fair). Orange Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burnt Sienna vs Orange Brown

Burnt Sienna

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E010
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a3a1e (estimate)

Orange Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.981
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a45d3c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Burnt Sienna.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Orange Brown instead of Burnt Sienna?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Orange Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Burnt Sienna.

Can I use Burnt Sienna instead of Orange Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Sienna is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Sienna on the colour wheel See Orange Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Burnt Sienna

Burnt Sienna vs Dark Flesh Tone (72.044)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Orange Brown
Burnt Sienna vs Gorgon Brown (72.124)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Orange Brown
Burnt Sienna vs Light Brown (70.929)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Orange Brown

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Orange Brown

Orange Brown vs Orange Oxide (S38)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, close · closer than Burnt Sienna
Orange Brown vs Shadow Flesh (042)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Burnt Sienna
Orange Brown vs Orange Brown (S27)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Burnt Sienna

All matches: Burnt Sienna equivalents · Orange Brown equivalents