Matt Starship Filth vs Rakarth Flesh

Matt Starship Filth

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Shaders
Code
A.MIG-0738
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#86826c (estimate)

Rakarth Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rakarth Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Matt Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Starship Filth 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 Matt Starship Filth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Rakarth Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Matt Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Starship Filth instead of Rakarth Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Starship Filth is noticeably darker, cooler.

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.

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