Grime vs Rakarth Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rakarth Flesh is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Grime. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Grime is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Citadel Rakarth Flesh is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Grime?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Rakarth Flesh is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Grime. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Grime instead of Rakarth Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grime is a little lighter, 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.