Pestilent Flesh vs Dune Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dune Shadow is more saturated, warmer than Pestilent Flesh.

Can I use Dune Shadow instead of Pestilent Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dune Shadow is more saturated, warmer than Pestilent Flesh.

Can I use Pestilent Flesh instead of Dune Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pestilent Flesh is 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.