Dorado Skin vs Fair Highlights

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fair Highlights is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dorado Skin.

Can I use Fair Highlights instead of Dorado Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Fair Highlights is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Dorado Skin.

Can I use Dorado Skin instead of Fair Highlights?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorado 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.