Zandri Dust vs Flak Gun Yellow

Zandri Dust

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a88a4a (estimate)

Flak Gun Yellow

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c7ab5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flak Gun Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Zandri Dust.

Can I use Flak Gun Yellow instead of Zandri Dust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Flak Gun Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Zandri Dust.

Can I use Zandri Dust instead of Flak Gun Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Zandri Dust is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Zandri Dust on the colour wheel See Flak Gun Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Zandri Dust

Other Citadel paints close to Flak Gun Yellow

All matches: Zandri Dust equivalents · Flak Gun Yellow equivalents

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