Green Brown vs Dark Yellow

Green Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
AMP-020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a5a30 (estimate)

Dark Yellow

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.978
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#818438 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Green Brown.

Can I use Dark Yellow instead of Green Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Dark Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Green Brown.

Can I use Green Brown instead of Dark Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Green Brown is noticeably darker, much more muted, 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 Green Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Green Brown

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Dark Yellow

All matches: Green Brown equivalents · Dark Yellow equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.