What is the difference between Senshi Skin and Elven Flesh?

ΔE 11 (fair). Elven Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Senshi Skin vs Elven Flesh

Senshi Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4162P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #dfc69a (estimate)

Elven Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA07
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fddca4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Elven Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated than Senshi Skin.

Can I use Elven Flesh instead of Senshi Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Elven Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated than Senshi Skin.

Can I use Senshi Skin instead of Elven Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Senshi Skin 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.

See Senshi Skin on the colour wheel See Elven Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Senshi Skin

Senshi Skin vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Elven Flesh
Senshi Skin vs Sand Grey (NA15)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair
Senshi Skin vs Warrior Skin (NA05)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Elven Flesh

Elven Flesh vs Feywild GlowWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Senshi Skin
Elven Flesh vs Dorado SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Senshi Skin
Elven Flesh vs Corpse PaleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close · closer than Senshi Skin

All matches: Senshi Skin equivalents · Elven Flesh equivalents