Reikland Fleshshade vs Flesh Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flesh Wash is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Reikland Fleshshade.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Flesh Wash instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Flesh Wash is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Flesh Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reikland Fleshshade is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.