Reikland Fleshshade vs Pecatum Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pecatum Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Pecatum Flesh instead of Reikland Fleshshade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pecatum Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Reikland Fleshshade.

Can I use Reikland Fleshshade instead of Pecatum Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reikland Fleshshade is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.