Onyx Skin vs Black Skintone

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Skintone is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Black Skintone instead of Onyx Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Black Skintone is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Onyx Skin.

Can I use Onyx Skin instead of Black Skintone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Onyx Skin is a little lighter, more muted, 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.