Screaming Skull vs Vampire Fang

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vampire Fang is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Screaming Skull.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Vampire Fang instead of Screaming Skull?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Vampire Fang is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Screaming Skull.

Can I use Screaming Skull instead of Vampire Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Screaming Skull is a little lighter, 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.