Strong Skin Shade vs Brown Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Brown Wash is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Brown Wash instead of Strong Skin Shade?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Brown Wash is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Strong Skin Shade instead of Brown Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Strong Skin Shade is a little darker, more saturated, 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.