Centaur Skin vs Fair Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Fair Shadow is a little darker, more saturated than Centaur Skin.

Can I use Fair Shadow instead of Centaur Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Fair Shadow is a little darker, more saturated than Centaur Skin.

Can I use Centaur Skin instead of Fair Shadow?

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