What is the difference between Space Dust and Cerberus Brown?

ΔE 19 (loose). Cerberus Brown is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Dust vs Cerberus Brown

Space Dust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ffe481 (estimate)

Cerberus Brown

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: highlights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e6b455 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cerberus Brown is noticeably darker, warmer than Space Dust.

Can I use Cerberus Brown instead of Space Dust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Cerberus Brown is noticeably darker, warmer than Space Dust.

Can I use Space Dust instead of Cerberus Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Dust is noticeably lighter, 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 Space Dust on the colour wheel See Cerberus Brown on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Space Dust

Space Dust vs Ambush YellowTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cerberus Brown
Space Dust vs Sun Bleach YellowTriads: midtones · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Cerberus Brown
Space Dust vs Pestilence GreenTriads: highlights · ΔE 21, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Cerberus Brown

Cerberus Brown vs Yellow DuneWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Space Dust
Cerberus Brown vs Imp YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Space Dust
Cerberus Brown vs Webbing Khaki (WP4056P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close · closer than Space Dust

All matches: Space Dust equivalents · Cerberus Brown equivalents