Grimdark Shadow vs Targor Rageshade

Grimdark Shadow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3c3c34 (estimate)

Targor Rageshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a3a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Targor Rageshade is a little lighter, more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Targor Rageshade instead of Grimdark Shadow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Targor Rageshade is a little lighter, more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Grimdark Shadow instead of Targor Rageshade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimdark Shadow is a little darker, more muted.

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 Grimdark Shadow on the colour wheel See Targor Rageshade on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Grimdark Shadow

Other Army Painter paints close to Targor Rageshade

All matches: Grimdark Shadow equivalents · Targor Rageshade equivalents

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