Pale Flesh vs Basic Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Pale Flesh.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Pale Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Pale Flesh.

Can I use Pale Flesh instead of Basic Skin Tone?

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