Dark Shadow Flesh vs Doombull Brown

Dark Shadow Flesh

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Figure Series
Code
AK11405
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#542725 (estimate)

Doombull Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a1a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Doombull Brown is more saturated than Dark Shadow Flesh.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of Dark Shadow Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Doombull Brown is more saturated than Dark Shadow Flesh.

Can I use Dark Shadow Flesh instead of Doombull Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Shadow Flesh is 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 Dark Shadow Flesh on the colour wheel See Doombull Brown on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Shadow Flesh

Other AK Interactive paints close to Doombull Brown

All matches: Dark Shadow Flesh equivalents · Doombull Brown equivalents

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