What is the difference between Dark Orange Brown and Light Brown?

ΔE 10 (fair). Light Brown is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Orange Brown vs Light Brown

Dark Orange Brown

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: S26
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a4a22 (estimate)

Light Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.929
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #975534 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Brown is a little lighter than Dark Orange Brown.

Can I use Light Brown instead of Dark Orange Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Light Brown is a little lighter than Dark Orange Brown.

Can I use Dark Orange Brown instead of Light Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Orange Brown is a little darker.

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 Dark Orange Brown on the colour wheel See Light Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Orange Brown

Dark Orange Brown vs Bronze Brown (72.036)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Light Brown
Dark Orange Brown vs New Wood (70.770)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair
Dark Orange Brown vs Red Leather (70.818)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Light Brown

Light Brown vs Orange Oxide (S38)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dark Orange Brown
Light Brown vs Warm Brown (S09)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Orange Brown
Light Brown vs Orange Brown (S27)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Dark Orange Brown equivalents · Light Brown equivalents