What is the difference between Golfag Brown and Dark Honey?

ΔE 23 (loose). Dark Honey is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Golfag Brown vs Dark Honey

Golfag Brown

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a2a (estimate)

Dark Honey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5e3322 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Honey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Golfag Brown.

Can I use Dark Honey instead of Golfag Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Dark Honey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Golfag Brown.

Can I use Golfag Brown instead of Dark Honey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golfag Brown is noticeably lighter, much 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 Golfag Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Honey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Golfag Brown

Golfag Brown vs Kiwi Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Honey
Golfag Brown vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Honey
Golfag Brown vs Poison Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Dark Honey

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Honey

Dark Honey vs Thondia BrownColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Golfag Brown
Dark Honey vs Rhinox HideColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Golfag Brown
Dark Honey vs Gorthor BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Golfag Brown

All matches: Golfag Brown equivalents · Dark Honey equivalents