Starship Filth vs Rakarth Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter than Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig 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 Starship Filth?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter than Starship Filth. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Starship Filth instead of Rakarth Flesh?

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