Ancient Stone vs Snake Fang

Ancient Stone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8c8a8 (estimate)

Snake Fang

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA40
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e9d69d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Snake Fang is a little lighter, much more saturated than Ancient Stone.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Ancient Stone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Snake Fang is a little lighter, much more saturated than Ancient Stone.

Can I use Ancient Stone instead of Snake Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ancient Stone is a little darker, much more muted.

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.

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