Hobgoblin Hue vs Pallid Wych Flesh

Hobgoblin Hue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f8e0cc (estimate)

Pallid Wych Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c8c8b8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pallid Wych Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Hobgoblin Hue.

Can I use Pallid Wych Flesh instead of Hobgoblin Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pallid Wych Flesh is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Hobgoblin Hue.

Can I use Hobgoblin Hue instead of Pallid Wych Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hobgoblin Hue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Hobgoblin Hue on the colour wheel See Pallid Wych Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Hobgoblin Hue

Other Army Painter paints close to Pallid Wych Flesh

All matches: Hobgoblin Hue equivalents · Pallid Wych Flesh equivalents

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