Grimdark Shadow vs Flesh Wash

Grimdark Shadow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3c3c34 (estimate)

Flesh Wash

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Wash
Code
73.204
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#a98078 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 36.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Flesh Wash instead of Grimdark Shadow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Grimdark Shadow.

Can I use Grimdark Shadow instead of Flesh Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimdark Shadow is noticeably darker, much 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 Grimdark Shadow on the colour wheel See Flesh Wash on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grimdark Shadow

Other Army Painter paints close to Flesh Wash

All matches: Grimdark Shadow equivalents · Flesh Wash equivalents

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