What is the difference between Elven Flesh and Ionrach Skin?

ΔE 12 (fair). Ionrach Skin is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elven Flesh vs Ionrach Skin

Elven Flesh

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f0c0a0 (estimate)

Ionrach Skin

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8a888 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ionrach Skin is noticeably darker, cooler than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Ionrach Skin instead of Elven Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ionrach Skin is noticeably darker, cooler than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Elven Flesh instead of Ionrach Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elven Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Elven Flesh on the colour wheel See Ionrach Skin on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Elven Flesh

Elven Flesh vs Flayed One FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ionrach Skin
Elven Flesh vs Eldar FleshColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ionrach Skin
Elven Flesh vs Deepkin FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ionrach Skin

Other Army Painter paints close to Ionrach Skin

Ionrach Skin vs Amber SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Elven Flesh
Ionrach Skin vs Kobold SkinWarpaints Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Elven Flesh
Ionrach Skin vs Mid Khaki Drill (WP4135P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Elven Flesh

All matches: Elven Flesh equivalents · Ionrach Skin equivalents