What is the difference between Satin Black and Burnt Umber?

ΔE 10 (close). Burnt Umber is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Satin Black vs Burnt Umber

Satin Black

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: S39
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a1a1a (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.040
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #322825 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burnt Umber is a little lighter, more saturated than Satin Black.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Satin Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Burnt Umber is a little lighter, more saturated than Satin Black.

Can I use Satin Black instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Satin Black is a little darker, more muted.

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 Satin Black on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Satin Black

Satin Black vs Gloss Black (70.861)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Satin Black vs Black (70.950)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Satin Black vs Black Grey (70.862)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Black Brown (040)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Satin Black
Burnt Umber vs Dark Neutral Grey (044)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, close · closer than Satin Black
Burnt Umber vs Mahogany (009)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Satin Black equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents