Blushing Flesh vs Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Scarlet is a little darker, more muted than Blushing Flesh.

Can I use Scarlet instead of Blushing Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Scarlet is a little darker, more muted than Blushing Flesh.

Can I use Blushing Flesh instead of Scarlet?

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

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.