Phoenix Flames vs Golden Griffon

Phoenix Flames

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fdca53 (estimate)

Golden Griffon

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

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golden Griffon is noticeably darker than Phoenix Flames.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Phoenix Flames?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Golden Griffon is noticeably darker than Phoenix Flames.

Can I use Phoenix Flames instead of Golden Griffon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenix Flames 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.

See Phoenix Flames on the colour wheel See Golden Griffon on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Phoenix Flames

Other Army Painter paints close to Golden Griffon

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