Cadian Fleshtone vs Forest Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Forest Skin is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Cadian Fleshtone.

Can I use Forest Skin instead of Cadian Fleshtone?

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

Can I use Cadian Fleshtone instead of Forest Skin?

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