Hearthborn vs Snake Fang

Hearthborn

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

Snake Fang

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA40
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e9d69d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Snake Fang is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Hearthborn?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Snake Fang is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Hearthborn.

Can I use Hearthborn instead of Snake Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hearthborn is a little darker, 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 Hearthborn on the colour wheel See Snake Fang on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Hearthborn

Other Army Painter paints close to Snake Fang

All matches: Hearthborn equivalents · Snake Fang equivalents

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