Golden Griffon vs Cerberus Brown

Golden Griffon

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

Cerberus Brown

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e6b455 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cerberus Brown is more muted, warmer than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Cerberus Brown instead of Golden Griffon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cerberus Brown is more muted, warmer than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Cerberus Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Griffon is 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 Cerberus Brown on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Golden Griffon

Other Citadel paints close to Cerberus Brown

All matches: Golden Griffon equivalents · Cerberus Brown equivalents

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