Tyrant Skull vs Snake Fang

Tyrant Skull

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8d0a8 (estimate)

Snake Fang

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA40
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e9d69d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Snake Fang is more saturated, warmer than Tyrant Skull.

Can I use Snake Fang instead of Tyrant Skull?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Snake Fang is more saturated, warmer than Tyrant Skull.

Can I use Tyrant Skull instead of Snake Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyrant Skull is more muted, 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 Tyrant Skull on the colour wheel See Snake Fang on the colour wheel

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