Necrotic Flesh vs Nurgling Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nurgling Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Necrotic Flesh.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Nurgling Green instead of Necrotic Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Nurgling Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Necrotic Flesh instead of Nurgling Green?

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