Rakarth Flesh vs Khaki Shadow

Rakarth Flesh

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

Khaki Shadow

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09121
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a09272 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Khaki Shadow is a little darker, more saturated than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Khaki Shadow instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Khaki Shadow is a little darker, more saturated than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Khaki Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Khaki Shadow on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Khaki Shadow

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