Tourmaline Skin vs Eldar Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eldar Flesh is more muted, warmer than Tourmaline Skin.

Can I use Eldar Flesh instead of Tourmaline Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Eldar Flesh is more muted, warmer than Tourmaline Skin.

Can I use Tourmaline Skin instead of Eldar Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tourmaline Skin is 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.