Screaming Skull vs Deck Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deck Tan is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Screaming Skull.

Can I use Deck Tan instead of Screaming Skull?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Deck Tan is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Screaming Skull.

Can I use Screaming Skull instead of Deck Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Screaming Skull is a little lighter, 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.