Baby Blue vs Skink Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Skink Blue is more muted, cooler than Baby Blue.

Can I use Skink Blue instead of Baby Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Skink Blue is more muted, cooler than Baby Blue.

Can I use Baby Blue instead of Skink Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baby Blue 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.