Matt Candy Red vs Kislev Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Kislev Flesh is more muted than Matt Candy Red. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Candy Red is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Citadel Kislev 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 Kislev Flesh instead of Matt Candy Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Kislev Flesh is more muted than Matt Candy Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Candy Red instead of Kislev Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Candy Red is 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.