Basic Skin Tone vs Flayed One Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flayed One Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Flayed One Flesh instead of Basic Skin Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Flayed One Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Flayed One Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basic Skin Tone is more muted, cooler.

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.