What is the difference between Pale Rider and Screaming Skull?

ΔE 23 (loose). Screaming Skull is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pale Rider vs Screaming Skull

Pale Rider

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fff9aa (estimate)

Screaming Skull

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d8d0a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Screaming Skull is noticeably darker, much more muted than Pale Rider.

Can I use Screaming Skull instead of Pale Rider?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Screaming Skull is noticeably darker, much more muted than Pale Rider.

Can I use Pale Rider instead of Screaming Skull?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Rider is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Pale Rider on the colour wheel See Screaming Skull on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pale Rider

Pale Rider vs Hexos PalesunColour: Dry · ΔE 10, close · closer than Screaming Skull
Pale Rider vs Tyrant SkullColour: Dry · ΔE 23, loose
Pale Rider vs Ushabti BoneColour: Layer · ΔE 25, loose

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Screaming Skull

Screaming Skull vs Bison-BeastBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Pale Rider
Screaming Skull vs Pure FilthBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 25, loose
Screaming Skull vs Glass Moon LightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 25, loose

All matches: Pale Rider equivalents · Screaming Skull equivalents