Coyote Brown vs Med. Flesh Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Med. Flesh Tone is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Coyote Brown.

Can I use Med. Flesh Tone instead of Coyote Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Med. Flesh Tone is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Coyote Brown.

Can I use Coyote Brown instead of Med. Flesh Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Coyote Brown 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.