What is the difference between Rakarth Flesh and Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627?

ΔE 9 (close). Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rakarth Flesh vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627

Rakarth Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8a090 (estimate)

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-332
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8c9484 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 is a little darker, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 is a little darker, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is a little 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 Rakarth Flesh on the colour wheel See Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Rakarth Flesh vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627
Rakarth Flesh vs Dark Gray 1 (H-82)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close
Rakarth Flesh vs Gray FS26440 (C-325)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Citadel paints close to Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Rakarth Flesh
Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Rakarth Flesh equivalents · Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 equivalents