Zamesi Desert vs Yellow FS33531

Zamesi Desert

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d8a030 (estimate)

Yellow FS33531

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-313
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e3bf44 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Yellow FS33531 is a little lighter, cooler than Zamesi Desert.

Can I use Yellow FS33531 instead of Zamesi Desert?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Yellow FS33531 is a little lighter, cooler than Zamesi Desert.

Can I use Zamesi Desert instead of Yellow FS33531?

The same difference applies the other way round: Zamesi Desert is a little darker, 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 Zamesi Desert on the colour wheel See Yellow FS33531 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Zamesi Desert

Other Citadel paints close to Yellow FS33531

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