Weathered Skin vs Cadian Fleshtone

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cadian Fleshtone is a little darker, warmer than Weathered Skin.

Can I use Cadian Fleshtone instead of Weathered Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Cadian Fleshtone is a little darker, warmer than Weathered Skin.

Can I use Weathered Skin instead of Cadian Fleshtone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weathered Skin is a little lighter, 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.