Brethil Blush vs Fair Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fair Shadow is a little lighter, much more muted than Brethil Blush.

Can I use Fair Shadow instead of Brethil Blush?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Fair Shadow is a little lighter, much more muted than Brethil Blush.

Can I use Brethil Blush instead of Fair Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brethil Blush is a little darker, much 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.