Gladeshard vs Cygnus Yellow

Gladeshard

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#81b916 (estimate)

Cygnus Yellow

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93025
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f0e71a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 37.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cygnus Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Gladeshard.

Can I use Cygnus Yellow instead of Gladeshard?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Cygnus Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Gladeshard.

Can I use Gladeshard instead of Cygnus Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gladeshard is noticeably darker, 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 Gladeshard on the colour wheel See Cygnus Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Gladeshard

Other Army Painter paints close to Cygnus Yellow

All matches: Gladeshard equivalents · Cygnus Yellow equivalents

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