What is the difference between RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun and Catachan Flesh?

ΔE 7 (close). Catachan Flesh is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Catachan Flesh

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11326
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #846138 (estimate)

Catachan Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Catachan Flesh is warmer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Catachan Flesh is warmer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun instead of Catachan Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun is 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 RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun on the colour wheel See Catachan Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 6, close · closer than Catachan Flesh
RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs XV-88Colour: Base · ΔE 9, close
RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Golfag BrownColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Catachan Flesh

Catachan Flesh vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun
Catachan Flesh vs Desert Sand (AK17079)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun
Catachan Flesh vs S.C.C. No.2 Brown (AK11385)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

All matches: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun equivalents · Catachan Flesh equivalents