Light Flesh vs Cadian Fleshtone

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cadian Fleshtone is a little darker, more saturated than Light Flesh.

Can I use Cadian Fleshtone instead of Light Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Cadian Fleshtone is a little darker, more saturated than Light Flesh.

Can I use Light Flesh instead of Cadian Fleshtone?

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

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.