Lens Flare Glow vs Clear Yellow

Lens Flare Glow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f5f020 (estimate)

Clear Yellow

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09095
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#fcf400 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Clear Yellow is more saturated than Lens Flare Glow. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Lens Flare Glow is an opaque base/layer paint and Reaper Clear Yellow is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Clear Yellow instead of Lens Flare Glow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Clear Yellow is more saturated than Lens Flare Glow. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Lens Flare Glow instead of Clear Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lens Flare Glow is 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 Lens Flare Glow on the colour wheel See Clear Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Lens Flare Glow

Other Army Painter paints close to Clear Yellow

All matches: Lens Flare Glow equivalents · Clear Yellow equivalents

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