What is the difference between Dewpath and Lucky 38?

ΔE 12 (fair). Lucky 38 is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dewpath vs Lucky 38

Dewpath

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

Lucky 38

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #48818b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lucky 38 is more muted, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Lucky 38 instead of Dewpath?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Lucky 38 is more muted, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Lucky 38?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dewpath is more saturated, 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 Dewpath on the colour wheel See Lucky 38 on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Dewpath

Dewpath vs Emerald ScreamBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Lucky 38
Dewpath vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 14, fair
Dewpath vs Poison IvyBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Lucky 38

Lucky 38 vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dewpath
Lucky 38 vs Hydra TurquoiseWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dewpath
Lucky 38 vs Deep AzureWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dewpath

All matches: Dewpath equivalents · Lucky 38 equivalents