What is the difference between Space Dust and Zombie Flesh?

ΔE 18 (loose). Zombie Flesh is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Dust vs Zombie Flesh

Space Dust

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ffe481 (estimate)

Zombie Flesh

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 1822
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c3bc5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Zombie Flesh is noticeably darker, cooler than Space Dust.

Can I use Zombie Flesh instead of Space Dust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Zombie Flesh is noticeably darker, cooler than Space Dust.

Can I use Space Dust instead of Zombie Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Dust 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 Space Dust on the colour wheel See Zombie Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Space Dust

Space Dust vs Vanilla Drop (3208)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 8, close · closer than Zombie Flesh
Space Dust vs Valkyrie Yellow (1859)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Zombie Flesh
Space Dust vs Golden Cream (3210)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Zombie Flesh

Other Army Painter paints close to Zombie Flesh

Zombie Flesh vs Webbing Khaki (WP4056P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Space Dust
Zombie Flesh vs Barren DuneWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Space Dust
Zombie Flesh vs Troll ClawsWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Space Dust

All matches: Space Dust equivalents · Zombie Flesh equivalents