March of the Fire Ants vs Malefic Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Malefic Flesh is more saturated, cooler than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use Malefic Flesh instead of March of the Fire Ants?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Malefic Flesh is more saturated, cooler than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Malefic Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: March of the Fire Ants 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.