Matt Candy Red vs Guilliman Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 4.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Candy Red is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Citadel Guilliman Flesh is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Guilliman Flesh instead of Matt Candy Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Candy Red instead of Guilliman Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.