Highlight Flesh vs Centaur Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Centaur Skin is a little darker, more muted than Highlight Flesh.

Can I use Centaur Skin instead of Highlight Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Centaur Skin is a little darker, more muted than Highlight Flesh.

Can I use Highlight Flesh instead of Centaur Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Highlight Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.