Brown Ink vs Ink Yellow

Brown Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09209
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#4f3117 (estimate)

Ink Yellow

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.085
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#e7911b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 65.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Brown Ink.

Can I use Ink Yellow instead of Brown Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 65). Ink Yellow is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Brown Ink.

Can I use Brown Ink instead of Ink Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Ink 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 Brown Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brown Ink

Other Reaper paints close to Ink Yellow

All matches: Brown Ink equivalents · Ink Yellow equivalents

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