Tourmaline Skin vs Athena Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Athena Skin is a little darker, more saturated than Tourmaline Skin.

Can I use Athena Skin instead of Tourmaline Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Athena Skin is a little darker, more saturated than Tourmaline Skin.

Can I use Tourmaline Skin instead of Athena Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tourmaline 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.