What is the difference between Barren Dune and Snake Fang?

ΔE 17 (loose). Snake Fang is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Dune vs Snake Fang

Barren Dune

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #debc6c (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 16.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Snake Fang is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Barren Dune.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Barren Dune?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Snake Fang is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Snake Fang?

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

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Barren Dune

Barren Dune vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Snake Fang
Barren Dune vs Elven Flesh (NA07)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose
Barren Dune vs Desert Brown (NA46)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Snake Fang

Snake Fang vs Light Khaki Drill (WP4136P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Barren Dune
Snake Fang vs Feywild GlowWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Barren Dune
Snake Fang vs Senshi Skin (WP4162P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Barren Dune

All matches: Barren Dune equivalents · Snake Fang equivalents