Moon Dust vs Golden Griffon

Moon Dust

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffe481 (estimate)

Golden Griffon

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8b030 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Golden Griffon is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Moon Dust.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Moon Dust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Golden Griffon is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Moon Dust.

Can I use Moon Dust instead of Golden Griffon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moon Dust is noticeably lighter, much 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 Moon Dust on the colour wheel See Golden Griffon on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Moon Dust

Other Army Painter paints close to Golden Griffon

All matches: Moon Dust equivalents · Golden Griffon equivalents

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