What is the difference between Pale Rider and Tyrant Skull?

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

Pale Rider vs Tyrant Skull

Pale Rider

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

Tyrant Skull

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
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. Tyrant Skull is noticeably darker, much more muted than Pale Rider.

Can I use Tyrant Skull instead of Pale Rider?

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

Can I use Pale Rider instead of Tyrant 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 Tyrant Skull on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pale Rider

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

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Tyrant Skull

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

All matches: Pale Rider equivalents · Tyrant Skull equivalents