Quartz Skin vs Fair Highlights

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Fair Highlights is more muted, cooler than Quartz Skin.

Can I use Fair Highlights instead of Quartz Skin?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Fair Highlights is more muted, cooler than Quartz Skin.

Can I use Quartz Skin instead of Fair Highlights?

The same difference applies the other way round: Quartz Skin is more saturated, 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.