Beige vs Hexos Palesun

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hexos Palesun is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Beige.

Can I use Hexos Palesun instead of Beige?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Hexos Palesun is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Beige.

Can I use Beige instead of Hexos Palesun?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beige is a little 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.