Bony Spikes vs Tyrant Skull

Bony Spikes

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e9d9c1 (estimate)

Tyrant Skull

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8d0a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tyrant Skull is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bony Spikes.

Can I use Tyrant Skull instead of Bony Spikes?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Tyrant Skull is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Bony Spikes.

Can I use Bony Spikes instead of Tyrant Skull?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bony Spikes is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Bony Spikes on the colour wheel See Tyrant Skull on the colour wheel

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