Soft Tone vs Flesh Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter than Soft Tone.

Can I use Flesh Wash instead of Soft Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Flesh Wash is noticeably lighter than Soft Tone.

Can I use Soft Tone instead of Flesh Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Soft Tone is noticeably darker.

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.