WWI German Lilac vs Cold Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cold Flesh is a little darker, much more muted than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use Cold Flesh instead of WWI German Lilac?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Cold Flesh is a little darker, much more muted than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use WWI German Lilac instead of Cold Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Lilac is a little lighter, much 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.