Rotten Green vs Pestilent Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pestilent Flesh is more muted, warmer than Rotten Green.

Can I use Pestilent Flesh instead of Rotten Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Pestilent Flesh is more muted, warmer than Rotten Green.

Can I use Rotten Green instead of Pestilent Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rotten Green is more saturated, 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.