Wood vs Malefic Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Malefic Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated than Wood.

Can I use Malefic Flesh instead of Wood?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Malefic Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated than Wood.

Can I use Wood instead of Malefic Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wood is a little darker, 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.