Medium Flesh Tone vs Tallarn Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tallarn Sand is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Flesh Tone.

Can I use Tallarn Sand instead of Medium Flesh Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Tallarn Sand is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Medium Flesh Tone.

Can I use Medium Flesh Tone instead of Tallarn Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Flesh Tone is a little 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.