Black Skintone vs Chalice Red

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Chalice Red is more saturated, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use Chalice Red instead of Black Skintone?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Chalice Red is more saturated, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use Black Skintone instead of Chalice Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Skintone is more muted, 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.