Strong Skin Shade vs Reikland Fleshshade

How close are they?

ΔE 22.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Reikland Fleshshade is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Strong Skin Shade.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Strong Skin Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Reikland Fleshshade is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Strong Skin Shade instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Strong Skin Shade 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.