What is the difference between Cerberus Brown and Dark Flesh?

ΔE 17 (loose). Dark Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cerberus Brown vs Dark Flesh

Cerberus Brown

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: highlights
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e6b455 (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 16.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Cerberus Brown.

Can I use Dark Flesh instead of Cerberus Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dark Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Cerberus Brown.

Can I use Cerberus Brown instead of Dark Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cerberus Brown is noticeably lighter, 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 Cerberus Brown on the colour wheel See Dark Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Cerberus Brown

Cerberus Brown vs Yellow Ochre (70.913)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Cerberus Brown vs Beige (70.917)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Flesh
Cerberus Brown vs Buff (70.976)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Flesh

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Dark Flesh

Dark Flesh vs Manticore OchreTriads: midtones · ΔE 8, close · closer than Cerberus Brown
Dark Flesh vs Dark Sun YellowTriads: shadows · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cerberus Brown
Dark Flesh vs Flaming Forge OrangeBrights · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Cerberus Brown

All matches: Cerberus Brown equivalents · Dark Flesh equivalents