Wraithbone vs Pale Skin

Wraithbone

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c8c0a0 (estimate)

Pale Skin

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Brights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ccad7d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Skin is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Wraithbone.

Can I use Pale Skin instead of Wraithbone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Pale Skin is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Wraithbone.

Can I use Wraithbone instead of Pale Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wraithbone is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Wraithbone on the colour wheel See Pale Skin on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Wraithbone

Other Citadel paints close to Pale Skin

All matches: Wraithbone equivalents · Pale Skin equivalents

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