Sand Golem vs Imperial Fist

Sand Golem

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#c89a10 (estimate)

Imperial Fist

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#f0a81c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Fist is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sand Golem.

Can I use Imperial Fist instead of Sand Golem?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Imperial Fist is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Sand Golem.

Can I use Sand Golem instead of Imperial Fist?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sand Golem is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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 Sand Golem on the colour wheel See Imperial Fist on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Sand Golem

Other Army Painter paints close to Imperial Fist

All matches: Sand Golem equivalents · Imperial Fist equivalents

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