Darkoath Flesh vs Shadow Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shadow Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Darkoath Flesh.

Can I use Shadow Flesh instead of Darkoath Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Shadow Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Darkoath Flesh.

Can I use Darkoath Flesh instead of Shadow Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Darkoath Flesh is noticeably darker, 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.