Medium Flesh Tone vs Balor Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Balor Brown is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Flesh Tone.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Medium Flesh Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Balor Brown is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Flesh Tone.

Can I use Medium Flesh Tone instead of Balor Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Flesh Tone is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.