What is the difference between Hanpu Beige and Pale Skin?

ΔE 14 (fair). Pale Skin is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hanpu Beige vs Pale Skin

Hanpu Beige

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4160P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #beb897 (estimate)

Pale Skin

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Brights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ccad7d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Skin is more saturated, warmer than Hanpu Beige.

Can I use Pale Skin instead of Hanpu Beige?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pale Skin is more saturated, warmer than Hanpu Beige.

Can I use Hanpu Beige instead of Pale Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hanpu Beige is more muted, 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 Hanpu Beige on the colour wheel See Pale Skin on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Hanpu Beige

Hanpu Beige vs Vampire FangTriads: highlights · ΔE 6, close · closer than Pale Skin
Hanpu Beige vs Skeleton LegionTriads: midtones · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Pale Skin
Hanpu Beige vs Ivory TuskTriads: midtones · ΔE 14, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Pale Skin

Pale Skin vs Mid Khaki Drill (WP4135P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hanpu Beige
Pale Skin vs Amber SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Hanpu Beige
Pale Skin vs Light Khaki Drill (WP4136P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Hanpu Beige

All matches: Hanpu Beige equivalents · Pale Skin equivalents