Pearl Skin vs Cloudy Sky

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cloudy Sky is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Pearl Skin.

Can I use Cloudy Sky instead of Pearl Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cloudy Sky is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Pearl Skin.

Can I use Pearl Skin instead of Cloudy Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pearl 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.