What is the difference between RLM 04 and Golden Griffon?

ΔE 18 (loose). Golden Griffon is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 04 vs Golden Griffon

RLM 04

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11813
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f1a60d (estimate)

Golden Griffon

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d8b030 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Golden Griffon is more muted, cooler than RLM 04.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of RLM 04?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Golden Griffon is more muted, cooler than RLM 04.

Can I use RLM 04 instead of Golden Griffon?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 04 is more saturated, 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 RLM 04 on the colour wheel See Golden Griffon on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 04

RLM 04 vs Averland SunsetColour: Base · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Golden Griffon
RLM 04 vs Averland SunsetColour: Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Golden Griffon
RLM 04 vs Zamesi DesertColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Golden Griffon

Other AK Interactive paints close to Golden Griffon

Golden Griffon vs Sand Yellow (AK11035)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 04
Golden Griffon vs Plague Yellow (AK17013)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 04
Golden Griffon vs Dirty Yellow (AK17007)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 04

All matches: RLM 04 equivalents · Golden Griffon equivalents