What is the difference between Brainmatter Beige and Cloudy Sky?

ΔE 16 (loose). Cloudy Sky is a little darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Brainmatter Beige vs Cloudy Sky

Brainmatter Beige

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e4e2d8 (estimate)

Cloudy Sky

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e9d1b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cloudy Sky is a little darker, much more saturated than Brainmatter Beige.

Can I use Cloudy Sky instead of Brainmatter Beige?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Cloudy Sky is a little darker, much more saturated than Brainmatter Beige.

Can I use Brainmatter Beige instead of Cloudy Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brainmatter Beige is a little lighter, much more muted.

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 Brainmatter Beige on the colour wheel See Cloudy Sky on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Brainmatter Beige

Brainmatter Beige vs Ivory Light (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cloudy Sky
Brainmatter Beige vs The White (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cloudy Sky
Brainmatter Beige vs Tooth and Nails (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, close · closer than Cloudy Sky

Other Army Painter paints close to Cloudy Sky

Cloudy Sky vs Quartz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Brainmatter Beige
Cloudy Sky vs Ancient StoneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Brainmatter Beige
Cloudy Sky vs Peachy Skin (WP4128P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Brainmatter Beige

All matches: Brainmatter Beige equivalents · Cloudy Sky equivalents