Onyx Skin vs Ancient Forest

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ancient Forest is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Ancient Forest instead of Onyx Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Ancient Forest is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Onyx Skin instead of Ancient Forest?

The same difference applies the other way round: Onyx Skin is a little darker, more saturated, 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.