What is the difference between Barren Dune and Pale Rider?

ΔE 23 (loose). Pale Rider is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Dune vs Pale Rider

Barren Dune

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #debc6c (estimate)

Pale Rider

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fff9aa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pale Rider is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Barren Dune.

Can I use Pale Rider instead of Barren Dune?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Pale Rider is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Pale Rider?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Dune is noticeably darker, 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 Barren Dune on the colour wheel See Pale Rider on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Barren Dune

Barren Dune vs Boone TanBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Pale Rider
Barren Dune vs Gold Dust WomanBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Pale Rider
Barren Dune vs Pure FilthBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Pale Rider

Other Army Painter paints close to Pale Rider

Pale Rider vs Ice YellowWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Barren Dune
Pale Rider vs Arid EarthWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Barren Dune
Pale Rider vs Cosmic DustWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Barren Dune

All matches: Barren Dune equivalents · Pale Rider equivalents