Rakarth Flesh vs Contagion Green

Rakarth Flesh

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

Contagion Green

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8d9f80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Contagion Green is more saturated, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Contagion Green instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Contagion Green is more saturated, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of Contagion Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is more muted, 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 Contagion Green on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Contagion Green

All matches: Rakarth Flesh equivalents · Contagion Green equivalents

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