Golden Griffon vs Sandy Tan

Golden Griffon

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

Sandy Tan

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09191
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c89745 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sandy Tan is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Sandy Tan instead of Golden Griffon?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Sandy Tan is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Sandy Tan?

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

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 Sandy Tan on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Golden Griffon

Other Citadel paints close to Sandy Tan

All matches: Golden Griffon equivalents · Sandy Tan equivalents

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