Dawnstone vs Dark Green Nakajima

Dawnstone

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a6e6a (estimate)

Dark Green Nakajima

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-129
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a6553 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green Nakajima is a little darker, much more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dark Green Nakajima instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Green Nakajima is a little darker, much more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Dark Green Nakajima?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is a little lighter, much more muted.

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 Dawnstone on the colour wheel See Dark Green Nakajima on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green Nakajima

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Dark Green Nakajima equivalents

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