Grimoire Purple vs Black Skintone

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Black Skintone is more muted, warmer than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Black Skintone instead of Grimoire Purple?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Black Skintone is more muted, warmer than Grimoire Purple.

Can I use Grimoire Purple instead of Black Skintone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grimoire Purple is more saturated, 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.