Sand Grey vs Pestilent Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pestilent Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sand Grey.

Can I use Pestilent Flesh instead of Sand Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Pestilent Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sand Grey.

Can I use Sand Grey instead of Pestilent Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sand Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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.