Reikland Fleshshade vs Dark Shade

Reikland Fleshshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a4a3a (estimate)

Dark Shade

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA01
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#633434 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Shade is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Dark Shade instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dark Shade is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Dark Shade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reikland Fleshshade is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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 Reikland Fleshshade on the colour wheel See Dark Shade on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Reikland Fleshshade

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Shade

All matches: Reikland Fleshshade equivalents · Dark Shade equivalents

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