Carnelian Skin vs Dark Highlights

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Highlights is a little darker, warmer than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Dark Highlights instead of Carnelian Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Dark Highlights is a little darker, warmer than Carnelian Skin.

Can I use Carnelian Skin instead of Dark Highlights?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carnelian Skin is a little lighter, 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.