Banner Red vs Brown Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Brown Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Banner Red.

Can I use Brown Skin instead of Banner Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Brown Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Banner Red.

Can I use Banner Red instead of Brown Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Banner Red 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.