Carnelian Skin vs Oxide Brown Medium

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Oxide Brown Medium is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Oxide Brown Medium instead of Carnelian Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Oxide Brown Medium is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Carnelian Skin instead of Oxide Brown Medium?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carnelian Skin 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.