Phoenix Flames vs Megaboss Yellow

Phoenix Flames

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

Megaboss Yellow

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Tone Pro
Code
T3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fbe25d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Megaboss Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Phoenix Flames.

Can I use Megaboss Yellow instead of Phoenix Flames?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Megaboss Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Phoenix Flames.

Can I use Phoenix Flames instead of Megaboss Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenix Flames is a little darker, 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 Phoenix Flames on the colour wheel See Megaboss Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Phoenix Flames

Other Army Painter paints close to Megaboss Yellow

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