Vampire Flesh vs Paratrooper Tan

Vampire Flesh

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17064
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8d727b (estimate)

Paratrooper Tan

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9e7b6c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Paratrooper Tan is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Vampire Flesh.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Vampire Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Paratrooper Tan is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Vampire Flesh.

Can I use Vampire Flesh instead of Paratrooper Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vampire Flesh is a little darker, more muted, 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 Vampire Flesh on the colour wheel See Paratrooper Tan on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Vampire Flesh

Other AK Interactive paints close to Paratrooper Tan

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