Scar Tissue vs Athena Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Athena Skin is a little lighter, more saturated than Scar Tissue.

Can I use Athena Skin instead of Scar Tissue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Athena Skin is a little lighter, more saturated than Scar Tissue.

Can I use Scar Tissue instead of Athena Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scar Tissue is a little darker, 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.