Averland Sunset vs Saffron Sunset

Averland Sunset

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f0a81c (estimate)

Saffron Sunset

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09182
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e89019 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Saffron Sunset is a little darker, warmer than Averland Sunset.

Can I use Saffron Sunset instead of Averland Sunset?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Saffron Sunset is a little darker, warmer than Averland Sunset.

Can I use Averland Sunset instead of Saffron Sunset?

The same difference applies the other way round: Averland Sunset is a little 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 Averland Sunset on the colour wheel See Saffron Sunset on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Averland Sunset

Other Citadel paints close to Saffron Sunset

All matches: Averland Sunset equivalents · Saffron Sunset equivalents

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