Forest of Shadows vs Waaagh! Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Waaagh! Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Waaagh! Flesh instead of Forest of Shadows?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Waaagh! Flesh is noticeably darker, warmer than Forest of Shadows.

Can I use Forest of Shadows instead of Waaagh! Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Forest of Shadows is noticeably 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.