Cosmic Dust vs Golden Griffon

Cosmic Dust

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f8e888 (estimate)

Golden Griffon

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8b030 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Golden Griffon is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Cosmic Dust.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Cosmic Dust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Golden Griffon is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Cosmic Dust.

Can I use Cosmic Dust instead of Golden Griffon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cosmic Dust is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler.

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 Cosmic Dust on the colour wheel See Golden Griffon on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Cosmic Dust

Other Army Painter paints close to Golden Griffon

All matches: Cosmic Dust equivalents · Golden Griffon equivalents

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