Pallid Bone vs Plaguebearer Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Plaguebearer Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Pallid Bone.

Can I use Plaguebearer Flesh instead of Pallid Bone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Plaguebearer Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Pallid Bone.

Can I use Pallid Bone instead of Plaguebearer Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pallid Bone is noticeably lighter, 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.