Base Flesh vs Tanned Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tanned Flesh is a little lighter, cooler than Base Flesh.

Can I use Tanned Flesh instead of Base Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Tanned Flesh is a little lighter, cooler than Base Flesh.

Can I use Base Flesh instead of Tanned Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Base Flesh 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.