Dead Magenta vs Deepkin Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deepkin Flesh is a little darker, warmer than Dead Magenta.

Can I use Deepkin Flesh instead of Dead Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Deepkin Flesh is a little darker, warmer than Dead Magenta.

Can I use Dead Magenta instead of Deepkin Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dead Magenta is a little lighter, 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.