Skyshard vs Flat White

Skyshard

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#daeeed (estimate)

Flat White

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-62
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffffff (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat White is a little lighter, more muted than Skyshard.

Can I use Flat White instead of Skyshard?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Flat White is a little lighter, more muted than Skyshard.

Can I use Skyshard instead of Flat White?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skyshard is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Skyshard on the colour wheel See Flat White on the colour wheel

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