What is the difference between Burnt Orange and Dark Flesh?

ΔE 16 (loose). Dark Flesh is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Burnt Orange vs Dark Flesh

Burnt Orange

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ce7b48 (estimate)

Dark Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.927
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ca8935 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Burnt Orange.

Can I use Dark Flesh instead of Burnt Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dark Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Burnt Orange.

Can I use Burnt Orange instead of Dark Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Orange is 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 Burnt Orange on the colour wheel See Dark Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange vs Flat Flesh (70.955)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Burnt Orange vs Elf Skin Tone (72.004)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Burnt Orange vs Base Flesh (74.004)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Dark Flesh

Other Reaper paints close to Dark Flesh

Dark Flesh vs Sandy Tan (09191)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Burnt Orange
Dark Flesh vs Marigold Yellow (09007)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Burnt Orange
Dark Flesh vs Buckskin Pale (09075)Master Series Paints · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Burnt Orange

All matches: Burnt Orange equivalents · Dark Flesh equivalents