Shadow Orange vs Reddish Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Reddish Flesh is a little lighter, cooler than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Reddish Flesh instead of Shadow Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Reddish Flesh is a little lighter, cooler than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Shadow Orange instead of Reddish Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Orange is a little darker, 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.