What is the difference between Dark Shadow and Burnt Umber?

ΔE 6 (very close). Burnt Umber is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Shadow vs Burnt Umber

Dark Shadow

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09040
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #33251d (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 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Burnt Umber is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Shadow.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Dark Shadow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Burnt Umber is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Shadow.

Can I use Dark Shadow instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Shadow 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 Dark Shadow on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Shadow

Dark Shadow vs Olive Brown (70.889)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Dark Shadow vs Burnt Umber (71.040)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
Dark Shadow vs Hull Red (71.039)Model Air · ΔE 6, close

Other Reaper paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Dark Skin (09041)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Shadow
Burnt Umber vs Muddy Brown (09028)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Shadow
Burnt Umber vs Cinder Brown (09178)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dark Shadow

All matches: Dark Shadow equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents