What is the difference between Barren Dune and Radome?

ΔE 9 (close). Radome is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Dune vs Radome

Barren Dune

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

Radome

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-318
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fbca78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Radome is a little lighter, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Radome instead of Barren Dune?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Radome is a little lighter, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Radome?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Dune is a little darker, 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 Radome on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Barren Dune

Barren Dune vs Yellow FS33531 (C-313)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Radome
Barren Dune vs Tan (C-44)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair
Barren Dune vs Tan (H-27)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Radome

Radome vs Imp YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Barren Dune
Radome vs Light DAK Sand (WP4146P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Barren Dune
Radome vs Troll ClawsWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Barren Dune equivalents · Radome equivalents