What is the difference between Ocher Orange and Base Flesh?

ΔE 15 (loose). Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ocher Orange vs Base Flesh

Ocher Orange

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11099
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f9a464 (estimate)

Base Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.004
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cb8b55 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted than Ocher Orange.

Can I use Base Flesh instead of Ocher Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted than Ocher Orange.

Can I use Ocher Orange instead of Base Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocher Orange is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Ocher Orange on the colour wheel See Base Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ocher Orange

Ocher Orange vs Flat Flesh (70.955)Model Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Base Flesh
Ocher Orange vs Skin Tone (71.076)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Base Flesh
Ocher Orange vs Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Base Flesh

Other AK Interactive paints close to Base Flesh

Base Flesh vs Orange Tan (AK11409)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ocher Orange
Base Flesh vs Beige Red (AK11064)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ocher Orange
Base Flesh vs Tan Yellow (AK11116)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ocher Orange

All matches: Ocher Orange equivalents · Base Flesh equivalents