What is the difference between Combat Fatigues and Dead Flush?

ΔE 14 (fair). Dead Flush is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Combat Fatigues vs Dead Flush

Combat Fatigues

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9b9a8f (estimate)

Dead Flush

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Opaque Colors
Code: 4112
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aa8986 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dead Flush is a little darker, more saturated than Combat Fatigues.

Can I use Dead Flush instead of Combat Fatigues?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dead Flush is a little darker, more saturated than Combat Fatigues.

Can I use Combat Fatigues instead of Dead Flush?

The same difference applies the other way round: Combat Fatigues is a little 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 Combat Fatigues on the colour wheel See Dead Flush on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Combat Fatigues

Combat Fatigues vs Moonstone Grey (1837)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dead Flush
Combat Fatigues vs Donkey Grey (4130)Opaque Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dead Flush
Combat Fatigues vs Wolven Grey (1835)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Dead Flush

Dead Flush vs Gnome CheeksWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Combat Fatigues
Dead Flush vs Command KhakiWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Combat Fatigues
Dead Flush vs Paratrooper TanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Combat Fatigues

All matches: Combat Fatigues equivalents · Dead Flush equivalents