Light Flesh vs Decal Softener

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Decal Softener is a little darker, more muted than Light Flesh.

Can I use Decal Softener instead of Light Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Decal Softener is a little darker, more muted than Light Flesh.

Can I use Light Flesh instead of Decal Softener?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light 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.