Burnt Offering vs Emperor's Children

Burnt Offering

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8e4c48 (estimate)

Emperor's Children

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d87aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 32.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor's Children is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Burnt Offering.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Burnt Offering?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 32). Emperor's Children is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Burnt Offering.

Can I use Burnt Offering instead of Emperor's Children?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Offering is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Burnt Offering on the colour wheel See Emperor's Children on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Offering

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Emperor's Children

All matches: Burnt Offering equivalents · Emperor's Children equivalents

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