What is the difference between Pastel Peach and Parasite Brown?

ΔE 16 (loose). Parasite Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pastel Peach vs Parasite Brown

Pastel Peach

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Pastel
Code: AK11076
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f8995a (estimate)

Parasite Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.042
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cd7228 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Parasite Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pastel Peach.

Can I use Parasite Brown instead of Pastel Peach?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Parasite Brown is noticeably darker, more saturated than Pastel Peach.

Can I use Pastel Peach instead of Parasite Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pastel Peach is noticeably lighter, 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 Pastel Peach on the colour wheel See Parasite Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Pastel Peach

Pastel Peach vs Flat Flesh (70.955)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Parasite Brown
Pastel Peach vs Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Parasite Brown
Pastel Peach vs Yellow Ochre (71.033)Model Air · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Parasite Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Parasite Brown

Parasite Brown vs Solar Yellow (AK17012)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close · closer than Pastel Peach
Parasite Brown vs Warm Yellow (AK17010)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close · closer than Pastel Peach
Parasite Brown vs Light Brown (AK11100)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pastel Peach

All matches: Pastel Peach equivalents · Parasite Brown equivalents