What is the difference between Buffed Hide and Kislev Flesh?

ΔE 13 (fair). Kislev Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Buffed Hide vs Kislev Flesh

Buffed Hide

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b77867 (estimate)

Kislev Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d89a80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kislev Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Kislev Flesh instead of Buffed Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Kislev Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Buffed Hide instead of Kislev Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Buffed Hide 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 Buffed Hide on the colour wheel See Kislev Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Buffed Hide

Buffed Hide vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Kislev Flesh
Buffed Hide vs Cadian FleshtoneColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Kislev Flesh
Buffed Hide vs Kislev FleshColour: Air · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Kislev Flesh

Kislev Flesh vs Fair Skin (WP4055P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Buffed Hide
Kislev Flesh vs Tourmaline SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Buffed Hide
Kislev Flesh vs Tanned Skin (WP4142P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Buffed Hide

All matches: Buffed Hide equivalents · Kislev Flesh equivalents