Ruby Skin vs Fair Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fair Skin is more muted, warmer than Ruby Skin.

Can I use Fair Skin instead of Ruby Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Fair Skin is more muted, warmer than Ruby Skin.

Can I use Ruby Skin instead of Fair Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ruby Skin 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.