What is the difference between IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) and Rakarth Flesh?

ΔE 9 (close). Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Rakarth Flesh

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11892
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #958f75 (estimate)

Rakarth Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8a090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) instead of Rakarth Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is a little darker, 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 IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Rakarth Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Underhive AshColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Rakarth Flesh vs IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) (AK11899)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Rakarth Flesh vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Rakarth Flesh vs RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) (AK11811)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) equivalents · Rakarth Flesh equivalents