Dawnstone vs Typhon Ash

Dawnstone

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

Typhon Ash

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a8a82 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Typhon Ash is noticeably lighter than Dawnstone.

Can I use Typhon Ash instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Typhon Ash is noticeably lighter than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Typhon Ash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is noticeably darker.

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 Typhon Ash on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Typhon Ash

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