Flat Flesh vs Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skin Tone is more muted, cooler than Flat Flesh.

Can I use Skin Tone instead of Flat Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Skin Tone is more muted, cooler than Flat Flesh.

Can I use Flat Flesh instead of Skin Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Flat Flesh is 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.