Dusty Earth vs Ionrach Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ionrach Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Dusty Earth.

Can I use Ionrach Skin instead of Dusty Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Ionrach Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Dusty Earth.

Can I use Dusty Earth instead of Ionrach Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dusty Earth 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.