What is the difference between Dryad Bark and Viridian Grim?

ΔE 10 (fair). Viridian Grim is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dryad Bark vs Viridian Grim

Dryad Bark

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a2a22 (estimate)

Viridian Grim

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #333f35 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Viridian Grim is a little lighter than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Viridian Grim instead of Dryad Bark?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Viridian Grim is a little lighter than Dryad Bark.

Can I use Dryad Bark instead of Viridian Grim?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dryad Bark is a little 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 Dryad Bark on the colour wheel See Viridian Grim on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dryad Bark

Dryad Bark vs Carbon Black (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Viridian Grim
Dryad Bark vs Violet (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 9, close · closer than Viridian Grim
Dryad Bark vs Tenebrous Teal (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair

Other Citadel paints close to Viridian Grim

Viridian Grim vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dryad Bark
Viridian Grim vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair
Viridian Grim vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Dryad Bark equivalents · Viridian Grim equivalents