Waaagh! Flesh vs Dark Green (IJA)

Waaagh! Flesh

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a3a (estimate)

Dark Green (IJA)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
AS Spray (aircraft)
Code
AS-17
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d6250 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green (IJA) is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Waaagh! Flesh.

Can I use Dark Green (IJA) instead of Waaagh! Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Green (IJA) is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Waaagh! Flesh.

Can I use Waaagh! Flesh instead of Dark Green (IJA)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Waaagh! Flesh 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.

See Waaagh! Flesh on the colour wheel See Dark Green (IJA) on the colour wheel

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