Plaguebearer Flesh vs Iridescent Gold (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Iridescent Gold (Fine) is a little lighter than Plaguebearer Flesh. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Plaguebearer Flesh is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Golden Iridescent Gold (Fine) is a pearl paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Iridescent Gold (Fine) instead of Plaguebearer Flesh?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Iridescent Gold (Fine) is a little lighter than Plaguebearer Flesh. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Plaguebearer Flesh instead of Iridescent Gold (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plaguebearer Flesh is a little darker.

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.