Bony Matter vs Darkoath Flesh

Bony Matter

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#b8906c (estimate)

Darkoath Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#a86a50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Darkoath Flesh is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bony Matter.

Can I use Darkoath Flesh instead of Bony Matter?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Darkoath Flesh is noticeably darker, more saturated than Bony Matter.

Can I use Bony Matter instead of Darkoath Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bony Matter is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Bony Matter on the colour wheel See Darkoath Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bony Matter

Other Army Painter paints close to Darkoath Flesh

All matches: Bony Matter equivalents · Darkoath Flesh equivalents

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