What is the difference between XV-88 and Dark Honey?

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

XV-88 vs Dark Honey

XV-88

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
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 XV-88.

Can I use Dark Honey instead of XV-88?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Dark Honey is noticeably darker, much more muted than XV-88.

Can I use XV-88 instead of Dark Honey?

The same difference applies the other way round: XV-88 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 XV-88 on the colour wheel See Dark Honey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to XV-88

XV-88 vs Kiwi Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Honey
XV-88 vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Honey
XV-88 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 XV-88
Dark Honey vs Rhinox HideColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than XV-88
Dark Honey vs Gorthor BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than XV-88

All matches: XV-88 equivalents · Dark Honey equivalents