What is the difference between Vermillion and Topaz Skin?

ΔE 13 (fair). Topaz Skin is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Vermillion vs Topaz Skin

Vermillion

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11090
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c4553e (estimate)

Topaz Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b5564d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Topaz Skin is more muted, cooler than Vermillion.

Can I use Topaz Skin instead of Vermillion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Topaz Skin is more muted, cooler than Vermillion.

Can I use Vermillion instead of Topaz Skin?

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

See Vermillion on the colour wheel See Topaz Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Vermillion

Vermillion vs Nomad FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Topaz Skin
Vermillion vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Topaz Skin
Vermillion vs Rust (WP4034P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Topaz Skin

Other AK Interactive paints close to Topaz Skin

Topaz Skin vs Bordeaux Red (AK11094)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 9, close · closer than Vermillion
Topaz Skin vs Vivid Flesh (AK17036)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Vermillion
Topaz Skin vs Ruby (AK11084)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Vermillion

All matches: Vermillion equivalents · Topaz Skin equivalents