What is the difference between Warm Brown and Ochre Brown?

ΔE 11 (fair). Ochre Brown is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Warm Brown vs Ochre Brown

Warm Brown

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: S09
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a2e (estimate)

Ochre Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.856
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9f743e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ochre Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Warm Brown.

Can I use Ochre Brown instead of Warm Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Ochre Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Warm Brown.

Can I use Warm Brown instead of Ochre Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warm Brown is a little darker, 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 Warm Brown on the colour wheel See Ochre Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Warm Brown

Warm Brown vs Wood (71.077)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ochre Brown
Warm Brown vs Bronze Brown (72.036)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ochre Brown
Warm Brown vs Mustard Brown (70.769)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ochre Brown

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Ochre Brown

Ochre Brown vs Petroleum Brown (S14)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Warm Brown
Ochre Brown vs Caramel Brown (S28)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 13, fair
Ochre Brown vs Tan Flesh (024)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Warm Brown equivalents · Ochre Brown equivalents