What is the difference between Elf Skin and Peachy Skin?

ΔE 6 (close). Peachy Skin is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elf Skin vs Peachy Skin

Elf Skin

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f8cfa9 (estimate)

Peachy Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4128P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fddcbc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Peachy Skin is a little lighter, more muted than Elf Skin.

Can I use Peachy Skin instead of Elf Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Peachy Skin is a little lighter, more muted than Elf Skin.

Can I use Elf Skin instead of Peachy Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elf Skin is a little darker, 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 Elf Skin on the colour wheel See Peachy Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Elf Skin

Elf Skin vs Dorado SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Peachy Skin
Elf Skin vs Corpse PaleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Peachy Skin
Elf Skin vs Elven FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Peachy Skin

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Peachy Skin

Peachy Skin vs Basic Flesh (A.MIG-3520)Oilbrusher · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Elf Skin
Peachy Skin vs Light Skin (A.MIG-0625)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Elf Skin
Peachy Skin vs Light Skin (ATOM-20042)ATOM · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Elf Skin equivalents · Peachy Skin equivalents