What is the difference between Chibi Skin and Base Flesh?

ΔE 17 (loose). Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Chibi Skin vs Base Flesh

Chibi Skin

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0028
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ffa06a (estimate)

Base Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.004
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cb8b55 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted than Chibi Skin.

Can I use Base Flesh instead of Chibi Skin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Base Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted than Chibi Skin.

Can I use Chibi Skin instead of Base Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chibi Skin is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Chibi Skin on the colour wheel See Base Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Chibi Skin

Chibi Skin vs Flat Flesh (70.955)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Base Flesh
Chibi Skin vs Skin Tone (71.076)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Base Flesh
Chibi Skin vs Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Model Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Base Flesh

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Base Flesh

Base Flesh vs Flesh (A.MIG-0635)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 9, close · closer than Chibi Skin
Base Flesh vs Imperial Flesh (IONIC-0030)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, close · closer than Chibi Skin
Base Flesh vs Bright Orange (AMMO.F-538)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Chibi Skin

All matches: Chibi Skin equivalents · Base Flesh equivalents