What is the difference between Burnt Turf and Dune Shadow?

ΔE 12 (fair). Dune Shadow is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burnt Turf vs Dune Shadow

Burnt Turf

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c19c50 (estimate)

Dune Shadow

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09154
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9d8c35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dune Shadow is a little darker, cooler than Burnt Turf.

Can I use Dune Shadow instead of Burnt Turf?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dune Shadow is a little darker, cooler than Burnt Turf.

Can I use Burnt Turf instead of Dune Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Turf 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 Burnt Turf on the colour wheel See Dune Shadow on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Burnt Turf

Burnt Turf vs Buckskin Pale (09075)Master Series Paints · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dune Shadow
Burnt Turf vs Sandy Tan (09191)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dune Shadow
Burnt Turf vs Desert Khaki (09155)Master Series Paints · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dune Shadow

Other Army Painter paints close to Dune Shadow

Dune Shadow vs Pestilent FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Burnt Turf
Dune Shadow vs Oozing VomitWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Burnt Turf
Dune Shadow vs Light Soviet Khaki (WP4125P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Burnt Turf

All matches: Burnt Turf equivalents · Dune Shadow equivalents