Idrian Flesh vs Med. Flesh Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Med. Flesh Tone is noticeably lighter than Idrian Flesh.

Can I use Med. Flesh Tone instead of Idrian Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Med. Flesh Tone is noticeably lighter than Idrian Flesh.

Can I use Idrian Flesh instead of Med. Flesh Tone?

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

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.