Dorado Skin vs Fair Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fair Shadow is noticeably darker, warmer than Dorado Skin.

Can I use Fair Shadow instead of Dorado Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Fair Shadow is noticeably darker, warmer than Dorado Skin.

Can I use Dorado Skin instead of Fair Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorado Skin is noticeably 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.