Strong Skin Shade vs Dark Shade

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Shade is a little lighter, cooler than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Dark Shade instead of Strong Skin Shade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Shade is a little lighter, cooler than Strong Skin Shade.

Can I use Strong Skin Shade instead of Dark Shade?

The same difference applies the other way round: Strong Skin Shade is a little darker, 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.