What is the difference between Ruddy Umber and Paladin Flesh?

ΔE 13 (fair). Paladin Flesh is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ruddy Umber vs Paladin Flesh

Ruddy Umber

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

Paladin Flesh

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: midtones
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #835f4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Paladin Flesh is more muted, warmer than Ruddy Umber.

Can I use Paladin Flesh instead of Ruddy Umber?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Paladin Flesh is more muted, warmer than Ruddy Umber.

Can I use Ruddy Umber instead of Paladin Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruddy Umber is 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.

See Ruddy Umber on the colour wheel See Paladin Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Ruddy Umber

Ruddy Umber vs Fur CloakTriads: highlights · ΔE 10, close · closer than Paladin Flesh
Ruddy Umber vs Asmodeus RedTriads: midtones · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Paladin Flesh
Ruddy Umber vs Dwarven SkinTriads: midtones · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Paladin Flesh

Paladin Flesh vs Mocca SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ruddy Umber
Paladin Flesh vs Cypress BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ruddy Umber
Paladin Flesh vs Fur BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Ruddy Umber

All matches: Ruddy Umber equivalents · Paladin Flesh equivalents