Ruddy Umber vs Knight-Questor Flesh

Ruddy Umber

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9b5b4d (estimate)

Knight-Questor Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a3a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Knight-Questor Flesh is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ruddy Umber.

Can I use Knight-Questor Flesh instead of Ruddy Umber?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Knight-Questor Flesh is noticeably darker, more saturated than Ruddy Umber.

Can I use Ruddy Umber instead of Knight-Questor Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruddy Umber is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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 Ruddy Umber on the colour wheel See Knight-Questor Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Ruddy Umber

Other Army Painter paints close to Knight-Questor Flesh

All matches: Ruddy Umber equivalents · Knight-Questor Flesh equivalents

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