What is the difference between Barren Dune and Pure Filth?

ΔE 23 (loose). Pure Filth is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Dune vs Pure Filth

Barren Dune

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

Pure Filth

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b18f62 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pure Filth is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Pure Filth instead of Barren Dune?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Pure Filth is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Pure Filth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Dune is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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.

See Barren Dune on the colour wheel See Pure Filth on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Barren Dune

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

Other Army Painter paints close to Pure Filth

Pure Filth vs Mid Khaki Drill (WP4135P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Barren Dune
Pure Filth vs Telogreika Ochre (WP4129P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Barren Dune
Pure Filth vs Charred BoneWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Barren Dune

All matches: Barren Dune equivalents · Pure Filth equivalents