What is the difference between Bony Spikes and Wraithbone?

ΔE 11 (fair). Wraithbone is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Bony Spikes vs Wraithbone

Bony Spikes

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

Wraithbone

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8c0a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wraithbone is a little darker, cooler than Bony Spikes.

Can I use Wraithbone instead of Bony Spikes?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Wraithbone is a little darker, cooler than Bony Spikes.

Can I use Bony Spikes instead of Wraithbone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bony Spikes is a little lighter, 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 Wraithbone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bony Spikes

Bony Spikes vs Screaming SkullColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Wraithbone
Bony Spikes vs Tyrant SkullColour: Dry · ΔE 10, close · closer than Wraithbone
Bony Spikes vs Pallid Wych FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Wraithbone

Other Army Painter paints close to Wraithbone

Wraithbone vs Skeleton BoneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bony Spikes
Wraithbone vs Zombie FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bony Spikes
Wraithbone vs Hanpu Beige (WP4160P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Bony Spikes

All matches: Bony Spikes equivalents · Wraithbone equivalents