Scott J3 Color Differences

OK sometimes I pretend I can see things. These two appear to be different shades of brown. Is it because one is just washed out because I don't find any shade differences for postage due in this section. Thanks as always - Jeff

Scott Specialized lists a number of varieties for these stamps. The "brown" issue of 1879 is also known to come in "pale brown", "deep brown" and "yellowish brown" varieties; the 1884 issue in "red brown" and "deep red brown"; and the 1891 issue in "bright claret" and "dark claret". The slight color variances along with the natural aging of these older stamps can often be quite difficult to discern.

thanks wt1 - going back to my book. :)