Tombstone Yellow vs Charred Bone

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Charred Bone is a little darker, warmer than Tombstone Yellow.

Can I use Charred Bone instead of Tombstone Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Charred Bone is a little darker, warmer than Tombstone Yellow.

Can I use Tombstone Yellow instead of Charred Bone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tombstone Yellow is a little lighter, cooler.

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.