Glowing Inferno vs Golden Brown

Glowing Inferno

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f59829 (estimate)

Golden Brown

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Opaque Colors
Code
4121
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#cd8e17 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golden Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Glowing Inferno.

Can I use Golden Brown instead of Glowing Inferno?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Golden Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Glowing Inferno.

Can I use Glowing Inferno instead of Golden Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Glowing Inferno is a little lighter, 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 Glowing Inferno on the colour wheel See Golden Brown on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Glowing Inferno

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