Warm Skin Tone vs Paratrooper Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Paratrooper Tan is a little darker, more muted than Warm Skin Tone.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Warm Skin Tone?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Paratrooper Tan is a little darker, more muted than Warm Skin Tone.

Can I use Warm Skin Tone instead of Paratrooper Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warm Skin Tone is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.