Underhive Ash vs Ghoul Skin

Underhive Ash

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8a890 (estimate)

Ghoul Skin

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09148
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#808668 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ghoul Skin is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Underhive Ash.

Can I use Ghoul Skin instead of Underhive Ash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Ghoul Skin is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Underhive Ash.

Can I use Underhive Ash instead of Ghoul Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Underhive Ash is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Underhive Ash on the colour wheel See Ghoul Skin on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Underhive Ash

Other Citadel paints close to Ghoul Skin

All matches: Underhive Ash equivalents · Ghoul Skin equivalents

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