What is the difference between Opal Skin and Wraithbone?

ΔE 18 (loose). Wraithbone is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Opal Skin vs Wraithbone

Opal Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fbd5c7 (estimate)

Wraithbone

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8c0a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Wraithbone is noticeably darker, cooler than Opal Skin.

Can I use Wraithbone instead of Opal Skin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Wraithbone is noticeably darker, cooler than Opal Skin.

Can I use Opal Skin instead of Wraithbone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Opal Skin is noticeably lighter, 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 Opal Skin on the colour wheel See Wraithbone on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Opal Skin

Opal Skin vs Deepkin FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Wraithbone
Opal Skin vs Wrack WhiteColour: Dry · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Wraithbone
Opal Skin vs Pallid Wych FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Wraithbone

Other Army Painter paints close to Wraithbone

Wraithbone vs Skeleton BoneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Opal Skin
Wraithbone vs Zombie FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Opal Skin
Wraithbone vs Hanpu Beige (WP4160P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Opal Skin

All matches: Opal Skin equivalents · Wraithbone equivalents