Rigor Mortis vs Plaguebearer Flesh

Rigor Mortis

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#a0a470 (estimate)

Plaguebearer Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#c8b078 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Plaguebearer Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Rigor Mortis.

Can I use Plaguebearer Flesh instead of Rigor Mortis?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Plaguebearer Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Rigor Mortis.

Can I use Rigor Mortis instead of Plaguebearer Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rigor Mortis is a little darker, 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.

See Rigor Mortis on the colour wheel See Plaguebearer Flesh on the colour wheel

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