What is the difference between Hearthborn and Shiny Skintone?

ΔE 21 (loose). Shiny Skintone is much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hearthborn vs Shiny Skintone

Hearthborn

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fabc89 (estimate)

Shiny Skintone

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fdbc5f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Shiny Skintone is much more saturated, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Shiny Skintone instead of Hearthborn?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Shiny Skintone is much more saturated, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Hearthborn instead of Shiny Skintone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hearthborn is much more muted, 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 Hearthborn on the colour wheel See Shiny Skintone on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Hearthborn

Hearthborn vs Peach Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Shiny Skintone
Hearthborn vs Cloudy Sky (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Shiny Skintone
Hearthborn vs Caucasian Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 23, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Shiny Skintone

Shiny Skintone vs Imp YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hearthborn
Shiny Skintone vs Light DAK Sand (WP4146P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hearthborn
Shiny Skintone vs Inner LightWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hearthborn

All matches: Hearthborn equivalents · Shiny Skintone equivalents