What is the difference between Dwarf Skin and Cadian Fleshtone?

ΔE 13 (fair). Cadian Fleshtone is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dwarf Skin vs Cadian Fleshtone

Dwarf Skin

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0032
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e8927c (estimate)

Cadian Fleshtone

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c07a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cadian Fleshtone is noticeably darker, warmer than Dwarf Skin.

Can I use Cadian Fleshtone instead of Dwarf Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cadian Fleshtone is noticeably darker, warmer than Dwarf Skin.

Can I use Dwarf Skin instead of Cadian Fleshtone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dwarf Skin is noticeably 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.

See Dwarf Skin on the colour wheel See Cadian Fleshtone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dwarf Skin

Dwarf Skin vs Kislev FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cadian Fleshtone
Dwarf Skin vs Kislev FleshColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cadian Fleshtone
Dwarf Skin vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 15, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Cadian Fleshtone

Cadian Fleshtone vs Warm Skin (ATOM-20043)ATOM · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dwarf Skin
Cadian Fleshtone vs Uniform Sand Yellow FS-32555 (AMMO.F-510)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dwarf Skin
Cadian Fleshtone vs Shadow Orange (IONIC-0049)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dwarf Skin

All matches: Dwarf Skin equivalents · Cadian Fleshtone equivalents