What is the difference between Golden Flesh and T'au Light Ochre?

ΔE 17 (loose). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Golden Flesh vs T'au Light Ochre

Golden Flesh

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0029
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f8ad6d (estimate)

T'au Light Ochre

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8883a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Golden Flesh.

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of Golden Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Golden Flesh.

Can I use Golden Flesh instead of T'au Light Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Flesh is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Golden Flesh on the colour wheel See T'au Light Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Golden Flesh

Golden Flesh vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Golden Flesh vs Bestigor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Golden Flesh vs Lugganath OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 21, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to T'au Light Ochre

T'au Light Ochre vs Bright Orange (AMMO.F-538)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Golden Flesh
T'au Light Ochre vs Golden Sand (IONIC-0150)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Golden Flesh
T'au Light Ochre vs Medium Rust (A.MIG-0611)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Golden Flesh

All matches: Golden Flesh equivalents · T'au Light Ochre equivalents