Charred Bone vs Zandri Dust

Charred Bone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a08560 (estimate)

Zandri Dust

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a88a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Zandri Dust is much more saturated, cooler than Charred Bone.

Can I use Zandri Dust instead of Charred Bone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Zandri Dust is much more saturated, cooler than Charred Bone.

Can I use Charred Bone instead of Zandri Dust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Charred Bone is much 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 Charred Bone on the colour wheel See Zandri Dust on the colour wheel

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