What is the difference between XV-88 and Red Flesh?

ΔE 25 (loose). Red Flesh is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

XV-88 vs Red Flesh

XV-88

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a2a (estimate)

Red Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA03
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c16b5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Flesh is noticeably lighter, cooler than XV-88.

Can I use Red Flesh instead of XV-88?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Red Flesh is noticeably lighter, cooler than XV-88.

Can I use XV-88 instead of Red Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: XV-88 is noticeably darker, 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 XV-88 on the colour wheel See Red Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to XV-88

XV-88 vs Leather Brown (NA44)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Red Flesh
XV-88 vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Red Flesh
XV-88 vs Earth Brown (NA45)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Red Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Red Flesh

Red Flesh vs Ratskin FleshColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than XV-88
Red Flesh vs Cadian FleshtoneColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than XV-88
Red Flesh vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair · closer than XV-88

All matches: XV-88 equivalents · Red Flesh equivalents