Brown Skin vs Dark Flesh Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Flesh Tone is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Brown Skin.

Can I use Dark Flesh Tone instead of Brown Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Flesh Tone is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Brown Skin.

Can I use Brown Skin instead of Dark Flesh Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Skin is a little darker, more saturated, 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.