What is the difference between Senshi Skin and Khaki?

ΔE 13 (fair). Khaki is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Senshi Skin vs Khaki

Senshi Skin

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

Khaki

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 061
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8a878 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Khaki is noticeably darker, cooler than Senshi Skin.

Can I use Khaki instead of Senshi Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Khaki is noticeably darker, cooler than Senshi Skin.

Can I use Senshi Skin instead of Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Senshi Skin is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Senshi Skin

Senshi Skin vs Warm Flesh (073)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 6, close · closer than Khaki
Senshi Skin vs Olive Flesh (041)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close · closer than Khaki
Senshi Skin vs Ivory (023)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Khaki

Khaki vs Mid Khaki Drill (WP4135P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Senshi Skin
Khaki vs Desert Webbing (WP4137P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Senshi Skin
Khaki vs Light Mustard Khaki (WP4159P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Senshi Skin

All matches: Senshi Skin equivalents · Khaki equivalents