What is the difference between Rakarth Flesh and Sky Grey?

ΔE 18 (loose). Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rakarth Flesh vs Sky Grey

Rakarth Flesh

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

Sky Grey

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA16
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bec7c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Sky Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is noticeably darker, 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 Rakarth Flesh on the colour wheel See Sky Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Rakarth Flesh vs Granite Stone (NA14)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Sky Grey
Rakarth Flesh vs Pilgrim Grey (NA13)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sky Grey
Rakarth Flesh vs Sand Grey (NA15)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Sky Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Sky Grey

Sky Grey vs Ulthuan GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rakarth Flesh
Sky Grey vs Ulthuan GreyColour: Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rakarth Flesh
Sky Grey vs Corax WhiteColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rakarth Flesh

All matches: Rakarth Flesh equivalents · Sky Grey equivalents