Dusty Skull vs Rakarth Flesh

Dusty Skull

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#91856e (estimate)

Rakarth Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rakarth Flesh is noticeably lighter, more muted than Dusty Skull.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Dusty Skull?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Rakarth Flesh is noticeably lighter, more muted than Dusty Skull.

Can I use Dusty Skull instead of Rakarth Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dusty Skull is noticeably darker, 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 Dusty Skull on the colour wheel See Rakarth Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dusty Skull

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