Centaur Skin vs Pale Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Skin is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Centaur Skin.

Can I use Pale Skin instead of Centaur Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Pale Skin is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Centaur Skin.

Can I use Centaur Skin instead of Pale Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Centaur Skin is a little darker, more saturated, warmer.

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.