What is the difference between Eldar Flesh and Caucasian Skin?

ΔE 22 (loose). Caucasian Skin is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eldar Flesh vs Caucasian Skin

Eldar Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d8a888 (estimate)

Caucasian Skin

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #de8363 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Caucasian Skin is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler than Eldar Flesh.

Can I use Caucasian Skin instead of Eldar Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Caucasian Skin is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler than Eldar Flesh.

Can I use Eldar Flesh instead of Caucasian Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eldar Flesh is a little lighter, much more muted, 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 Eldar Flesh on the colour wheel See Caucasian Skin on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Eldar Flesh

Eldar Flesh vs Bone Khaki (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Caucasian Skin
Eldar Flesh vs Cloudy Sky (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Caucasian Skin
Eldar Flesh vs Peach Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Caucasian Skin

Other Citadel paints close to Caucasian Skin

Caucasian Skin vs Ratskin FleshColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Eldar Flesh
Caucasian Skin vs Cadian FleshtoneColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Eldar Flesh
Caucasian Skin vs Deathclaw BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Eldar Flesh

All matches: Eldar Flesh equivalents · Caucasian Skin equivalents