Violent Vermillion vs Flesh Rose

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flesh Rose is a little darker, more muted than Violent Vermillion.

Can I use Flesh Rose instead of Violent Vermillion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Flesh Rose is a little darker, more muted than Violent Vermillion.

Can I use Violent Vermillion instead of Flesh Rose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violent Vermillion is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.