Tanned Skin vs Basic Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Tanned Skin.

Can I use Basic Skin Tone instead of Tanned Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Basic Skin Tone is a little darker, more saturated than Tanned Skin.

Can I use Tanned Skin instead of Basic Skin Tone?

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

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.