What is the difference between Barren Dune and Elven Flesh?

ΔE 17 (loose). Elven Flesh is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Dune vs Elven Flesh

Barren Dune

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #debc6c (estimate)

Elven Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA07
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fddca4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elven Flesh is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Barren Dune.

Can I use Elven Flesh instead of Barren Dune?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Elven Flesh is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Elven Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Dune is noticeably darker, much 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.

See Barren Dune on the colour wheel See Elven Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Barren Dune

Barren Dune vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Elven Flesh
Barren Dune vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Elven Flesh
Barren Dune vs Desert Brown (NA46)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Elven Flesh

Elven Flesh vs Feywild GlowWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Barren Dune
Elven Flesh vs Dorado SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Barren Dune
Elven Flesh vs Corpse PaleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close · closer than Barren Dune

All matches: Barren Dune equivalents · Elven Flesh equivalents