Starship Filth vs Combat Fatigues

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Combat Fatigues is more muted than Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Starship Filth is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Combat Fatigues 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 Combat Fatigues instead of Starship Filth?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Combat Fatigues is more muted than Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Starship Filth instead of Combat Fatigues?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Filth 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.