Fair Skin vs Basic Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Fair Skin.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Fair Skin?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Fair Skin.

Can I use Fair Skin instead of Basic Skin Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fair 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.