Bony Matter vs Human Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Human Flesh is noticeably lighter, more muted than Bony Matter.

Can I use Human Flesh instead of Bony Matter?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Human Flesh is noticeably lighter, more muted than Bony Matter.

Can I use Bony Matter instead of Human Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bony Matter is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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.