Salmon vs Barbarian Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Barbarian Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Salmon.

Can I use Barbarian Flesh instead of Salmon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Barbarian Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Salmon.

Can I use Salmon instead of Barbarian Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Salmon is a little darker, more saturated, 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.