Dewpath vs Forest of Shadows

Dewpath

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#178586 (estimate)

Forest of Shadows

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#227863 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Forest of Shadows is a little darker, warmer than Dewpath.

Can I use Forest of Shadows instead of Dewpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Forest of Shadows is a little darker, warmer than Dewpath.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Forest of Shadows?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dewpath is a little lighter, 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 Dewpath on the colour wheel See Forest of Shadows on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Dewpath

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