Marigold Yellow vs Dark Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Flesh is a little darker, more muted than Marigold Yellow.

Can I use Dark Flesh instead of Marigold Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Flesh is a little darker, more muted than Marigold Yellow.

Can I use Marigold Yellow instead of Dark Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Marigold Yellow 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.