Basic Skin Tone vs Centaur Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 7.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Centaur Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Centaur Skin instead of Basic Skin Tone?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Centaur Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Centaur Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basic Skin Tone 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.