Rakarth Flesh vs Light Gray (IJN)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Gray (IJN) is more muted than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Light Gray (IJN) instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Light Gray (IJN) is more muted than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Light Gray (IJN)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is 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.