Kislev Flesh vs Tan (USAF)

Kislev Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d89a80 (estimate)

Tan (USAF)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
AS Spray (aircraft)
Code
AS-15
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b5926c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan (USAF) is a little darker, more muted than Kislev Flesh.

Can I use Tan (USAF) instead of Kislev Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Tan (USAF) is a little darker, more muted than Kislev Flesh.

Can I use Kislev Flesh instead of Tan (USAF)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kislev 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.

See Kislev Flesh on the colour wheel See Tan (USAF) on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Kislev Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Tan (USAF)

All matches: Kislev Flesh equivalents · Tan (USAF) equivalents

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