Catachan Flesh vs NATO Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. NATO Brown is a little darker, more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use NATO Brown instead of Catachan Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). NATO Brown is a little darker, more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of NATO Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Catachan Flesh is a little lighter, 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.