Necrotic Flesh vs Sail Color

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sail Color is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Sail Color instead of Necrotic Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Sail Color is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Necrotic Flesh instead of Sail Color?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necrotic Flesh is a little darker, 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.