What is the difference between Imperial Flesh and Hearthborn?

ΔE 9 (close). Hearthborn is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Imperial Flesh vs Hearthborn

Imperial Flesh

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0030
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #dda46f (estimate)

Hearthborn

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fabc89 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hearthborn is a little lighter than Imperial Flesh.

Can I use Hearthborn instead of Imperial Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Hearthborn is a little lighter than Imperial Flesh.

Can I use Imperial Flesh instead of Hearthborn?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Flesh is a little darker.

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 Imperial Flesh on the colour wheel See Hearthborn on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Imperial Flesh

Imperial Flesh vs Brethil BlushWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Hearthborn
Imperial Flesh vs Light DAK Sand (WP4146P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair
Imperial Flesh vs Mid DAK Sand (WP4145P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 13, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Hearthborn

Hearthborn vs Zombie Skin (IONIC-0043)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Imperial Flesh
Hearthborn vs Gnome Skin (IONIC-0027)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, fair
Hearthborn vs Golden Flesh (IONIC-0029)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Imperial Flesh equivalents · Hearthborn equivalents