Kawa Brown vs Catachan Flesh

Kawa Brown

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4163P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a16038 (estimate)

Catachan Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Catachan Flesh is a little darker, more muted than Kawa Brown.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of Kawa Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Catachan Flesh is a little darker, more muted than Kawa Brown.

Can I use Kawa Brown instead of Catachan Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kawa Brown is a little lighter, 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 Kawa Brown on the colour wheel See Catachan Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Kawa Brown

Other Army Painter paints close to Catachan Flesh

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