Vineroot Shade vs Dark Shade

Vineroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#461816 (estimate)

Dark Shade

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA01
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#633434 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Shade is noticeably lighter than Vineroot Shade.

Can I use Dark Shade instead of Vineroot Shade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Shade is noticeably lighter than Vineroot Shade.

Can I use Vineroot Shade instead of Dark Shade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vineroot Shade is noticeably darker.

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 Vineroot Shade on the colour wheel See Dark Shade on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Vineroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Shade

All matches: Vineroot Shade equivalents · Dark Shade equivalents

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