Chaotic Red vs Dark Flesh Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Flesh Tone is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Dark Flesh Tone instead of Chaotic Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Flesh Tone is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Chaotic Red instead of Dark Flesh Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chaotic Red is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.