Arid Earth vs Natural Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Flesh is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Arid Earth.

Can I use Natural Flesh instead of Arid Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Natural Flesh is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Arid Earth.

Can I use Arid Earth instead of Natural Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arid Earth is a little lighter, more muted, 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.