RLM 76 Late War Variation vs Necrotic Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Necrotic Flesh is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than RLM 76 Late War Variation.

Can I use Necrotic Flesh instead of RLM 76 Late War Variation?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Necrotic Flesh is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than RLM 76 Late War Variation.

Can I use RLM 76 Late War Variation instead of Necrotic Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 76 Late War Variation 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.