What is the difference between Dwarf Flesh and Ratskin Flesh?

ΔE 15 (loose). Ratskin Flesh is much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dwarf Flesh vs Ratskin Flesh

Dwarf Flesh

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17032
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85e4b (estimate)

Ratskin Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c06a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ratskin Flesh is much more muted, warmer than Dwarf Flesh.

Can I use Ratskin Flesh instead of Dwarf Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Ratskin Flesh is much more muted, warmer than Dwarf Flesh.

Can I use Dwarf Flesh instead of Ratskin Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dwarf Flesh is much more saturated, 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 Dwarf Flesh on the colour wheel See Ratskin Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dwarf Flesh

Dwarf Flesh vs Squig OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ratskin Flesh
Dwarf Flesh vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ratskin Flesh
Dwarf Flesh vs Tuskgor FurColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Ratskin Flesh

Ratskin Flesh vs Orange Brown (AK11101)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dwarf Flesh
Ratskin Flesh vs Brown Rose (AK11063)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dwarf Flesh
Ratskin Flesh vs Orange Brown (AK17054)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dwarf Flesh

All matches: Dwarf Flesh equivalents · Ratskin Flesh equivalents