Reikland Fleshshade vs Hellion Red Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hellion Red Wash is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Hellion Red Wash instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Hellion Red Wash is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Hellion Red Wash?

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