Sunny Flesh vs Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skin Tone is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sunny Flesh.

Can I use Skin Tone instead of Sunny Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Skin Tone is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Sunny Flesh.

Can I use Sunny Flesh instead of Skin Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunny Flesh is a little lighter, 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.