What is the difference between Ghoul Skin and Sky Type S?

ΔE 10 (close). Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ghoul Skin vs Sky Type S

Ghoul Skin

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09148
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #808668 (estimate)

Sky Type S

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.302
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #939e85 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler than Ghoul Skin.

Can I use Sky Type S instead of Ghoul Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler than Ghoul Skin.

Can I use Ghoul Skin instead of Sky Type S?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ghoul Skin is a little 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 Ghoul Skin on the colour wheel See Sky Type S on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ghoul Skin

Ghoul Skin vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Sky Type S
Ghoul Skin vs Loam Beige (71.245)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sky Type S
Ghoul Skin vs Cement Grey (71.045)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sky Type S

Other Reaper paints close to Sky Type S

Sky Type S vs Pale Olive (09036)Master Series Paints · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Ghoul Skin
Sky Type S vs Khaki Shadow (09121)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair
Sky Type S vs Terran Khaki (09122)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Ghoul Skin equivalents · Sky Type S equivalents