Moon Dust vs Golden Griffon

Moon Dust

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f5d850 (estimate)

Golden Griffon

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

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golden Griffon is noticeably darker than Moon Dust.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Moon Dust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Golden Griffon is noticeably darker 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.

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.

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