What is the difference between Shadow Thorn and Incubi Darkness?

ΔE 10 (fair). Incubi Darkness is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Shadow Thorn vs Incubi Darkness

Shadow Thorn

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #003f5e (estimate)

Incubi Darkness

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a3a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Incubi Darkness is more muted, cooler than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Incubi Darkness instead of Shadow Thorn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Incubi Darkness is more muted, cooler than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Shadow Thorn instead of Incubi Darkness?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Thorn is more saturated, 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 Shadow Thorn on the colour wheel See Incubi Darkness on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Shadow Thorn

Shadow Thorn vs Thunderhawk BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Incubi Darkness
Shadow Thorn vs Nocturne GreenColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair
Shadow Thorn vs The FangColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Incubi Darkness

Incubi Darkness vs Navy Blue (WP4132P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Incubi Darkness vs Scarab GreenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Incubi Darkness vs Commando Green (WP4058P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Shadow Thorn

All matches: Shadow Thorn equivalents · Incubi Darkness equivalents