Dawnstone vs Bestial Green

Dawnstone

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

Bestial Green

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5d624d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bestial Green is a little darker, more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Bestial Green instead of Dawnstone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Bestial Green is a little darker, more saturated than Dawnstone.

Can I use Dawnstone instead of Bestial Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dawnstone is a little lighter, 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 Bestial Green on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dawnstone

Other Citadel paints close to Bestial Green

All matches: Dawnstone equivalents · Bestial Green equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.