Basic Skin Tone vs Ruby Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ruby Skin is a little lighter, more saturated than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Ruby Skin instead of Basic Skin Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Ruby Skin is a little lighter, more saturated than Basic Skin Tone.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Ruby Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, 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.