Pallid Wych Flesh vs Cloudy Sky

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cloudy Sky is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Pallid Wych Flesh.

Can I use Cloudy Sky instead of Pallid Wych Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cloudy Sky is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Pallid Wych Flesh.

Can I use Pallid Wych Flesh instead of Cloudy Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pallid Wych Flesh is a little darker, more muted, 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.