What is the difference between Sylvaneth Bark and Dark Honey?

ΔE 17 (loose). Dark Honey is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sylvaneth Bark vs Dark Honey

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a42 (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 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Honey is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Dark Honey instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dark Honey is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of Dark Honey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer.

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 Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel See Dark Honey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Sylvaneth Bark vs Ground Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dark Honey
Sylvaneth Bark vs Oxide Brown Medium (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 17, loose
Sylvaneth Bark vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 18, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Honey

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

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · Dark Honey equivalents