What is the difference between Elven Flesh and Pale Flesh?

ΔE 16 (loose). Pale Flesh is a little darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Elven Flesh vs Pale Flesh

Elven Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA07
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #fddca4 (estimate)

Pale Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.003
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ebd3b9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pale Flesh is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Pale Flesh instead of Elven Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Pale Flesh is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Elven Flesh.

Can I use Elven Flesh instead of Pale Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elven Flesh is a little lighter, much 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.

See Elven Flesh on the colour wheel See Pale Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Elven Flesh

Elven Flesh vs Natural Flesh (74.006)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pale Flesh
Elven Flesh vs Ice Yellow (70.858)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pale Flesh
Elven Flesh vs Skin Tone (72.099)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pale Flesh

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Pale Flesh

Pale Flesh vs Sand Grey (NA15)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Elven Flesh
Pale Flesh vs Northern Flesh (NA08)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Elven Flesh
Pale Flesh vs Snake Fang (NA40)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Elven Flesh

All matches: Elven Flesh equivalents · Pale Flesh equivalents