Orc Flesh vs Greenskin

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Greenskin is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Orc Flesh.

Can I use Greenskin instead of Orc Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Greenskin is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Orc Flesh.

Can I use Orc Flesh instead of Greenskin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orc Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer.

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.