Boone Tan vs Fairy Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fairy Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Boone Tan.

Can I use Fairy Flesh instead of Boone Tan?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Fairy Flesh is more saturated, cooler than Boone Tan.

Can I use Boone Tan instead of Fairy Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Boone Tan is more muted, warmer.

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.