What is the difference between Dark Umber and Burnt Umber?

ΔE 4 (very close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Umber vs Burnt Umber

Dark Umber

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 019
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a3028 (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.941
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #412d28 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

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

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Dark Umber?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Dark Umber instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Umber on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Umber

Dark Umber vs German Red Brown (71.271)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close
Dark Umber vs Chestnut Brown (70.746)Model Color · ΔE 6, close
Dark Umber vs Leather Brown (70.871)Model Color · ΔE 7, close

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Mahogany (009)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dark Umber
Burnt Umber vs Burnt Umber (E007)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 7, close
Burnt Umber vs Sepia (E012)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Dark Umber equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents