Dusty Skull vs Necrolith Bone

How close are they?

ΔE 6.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Necrolith Bone is a little darker, warmer than Dusty Skull.

Can I use Necrolith Bone instead of Dusty Skull?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Necrolith Bone is a little darker, warmer than Dusty Skull.

Can I use Dusty Skull instead of Necrolith Bone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dusty Skull 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.