What is the difference between Gnome Cheeks and Dragon Fang?

ΔE 9 (close). Dragon Fang is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Gnome Cheeks vs Dragon Fang

Gnome Cheeks

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a88a78 (estimate)

Dragon Fang

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #998364 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dragon Fang is a little darker, cooler than Gnome Cheeks.

Can I use Dragon Fang instead of Gnome Cheeks?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dragon Fang is a little darker, cooler than Gnome Cheeks.

Can I use Gnome Cheeks instead of Dragon Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gnome Cheeks is a little lighter, 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 Gnome Cheeks on the colour wheel See Dragon Fang on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Gnome Cheeks

Gnome Cheeks vs Temple StoneTriads: highlights · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dragon Fang
Gnome Cheeks vs Bard SkinTriads: highlights · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dragon Fang
Gnome Cheeks vs Vambrace BrownTriads: highlights · ΔE 9, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Dragon Fang

Dragon Fang vs Charred BoneWarpaints Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Gnome Cheeks
Dragon Fang vs Light Battle Dress (WP4051P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Gnome Cheeks
Dragon Fang vs Deep Khaki Drill (WP4134P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Gnome Cheeks

All matches: Gnome Cheeks equivalents · Dragon Fang equivalents