Dark Flesh vs Saddle Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Saddle Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Flesh.

Can I use Saddle Brown instead of Dark Flesh?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Saddle Brown is a little lighter, cooler than Dark Flesh.

Can I use Dark Flesh instead of Saddle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark 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.