Golden Griffon vs Nickel Azo Yellow

Golden Griffon

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8b030 (estimate)

Nickel Azo Yellow

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E011
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c89a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nickel Azo Yellow is a little darker, more muted than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Nickel Azo Yellow instead of Golden Griffon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Nickel Azo Yellow is a little darker, more muted than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Nickel Azo Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Griffon is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Golden Griffon on the colour wheel See Nickel Azo Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Golden Griffon

Other Citadel paints close to Nickel Azo Yellow

All matches: Golden Griffon equivalents · Nickel Azo Yellow equivalents

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