What is the difference between Beret Maroon and Idrian Flesh?

ΔE 26 (loose). Idrian Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Beret Maroon vs Idrian Flesh

Beret Maroon

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4059P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #66191b (estimate)

Idrian Flesh

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93055
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #95512e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Idrian Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Idrian Flesh instead of Beret Maroon?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Idrian Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Idrian Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beret Maroon 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.

See Beret Maroon on the colour wheel See Idrian Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Beret Maroon

Beret Maroon vs Sanguine Base (93019)Formula P3 · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Idrian Flesh
Beret Maroon vs Amethyst Rose (93211)Formula P3 · ΔE 6, close · closer than Idrian Flesh
Beret Maroon vs Bloodstone (93029)Formula P3 · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Idrian Flesh

Other Army Painter paints close to Idrian Flesh

Idrian Flesh vs Kawa Brown (WP4163P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Beret Maroon
Idrian Flesh vs Sunburst Ochre (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Beret Maroon
Idrian Flesh vs Fresh RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Beret Maroon

All matches: Beret Maroon equivalents · Idrian Flesh equivalents