Flak Gun Yellow vs Dead Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dead Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Flak Gun Yellow.

Can I use Dead Flesh instead of Flak Gun Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dead Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Flak Gun Yellow.

Can I use Flak Gun Yellow instead of Dead Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Flak Gun Yellow is noticeably darker, 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.