Elf Skin 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, more muted than Elf Skin.

Can I use Deepkin Flesh instead of Elf Skin?

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, more muted than Elf Skin.

Can I use Elf Skin instead of Deepkin Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elf Skin is a little lighter, 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.