Reikland Fleshshade vs Petroleum Brown Wash

Reikland Fleshshade

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

Petroleum Brown Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-012
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Petroleum Brown Wash instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Petroleum Brown Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Petroleum Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reikland Fleshshade is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, 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.

See Reikland Fleshshade on the colour wheel See Petroleum Brown Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Reikland Fleshshade

Other Citadel paints close to Petroleum Brown Wash

All matches: Reikland Fleshshade equivalents · Petroleum Brown Wash equivalents

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