Pestilent Flesh vs Middle Stone

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Middle Stone is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Pestilent Flesh.

Can I use Middle Stone instead of Pestilent Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Middle Stone is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Pestilent Flesh.

Can I use Pestilent Flesh instead of Middle Stone?

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