Vampire Flesh vs Saddle Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Saddle Brown is a little darker, warmer than Vampire Flesh.

Can I use Saddle Brown instead of Vampire Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Saddle Brown is a little darker, warmer than Vampire Flesh.

Can I use Vampire Flesh instead of Saddle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vampire Flesh is a little lighter, 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.