Black Skintone vs US Earth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 16.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. US Earth Red is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use US Earth Red instead of Black Skintone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). US Earth Red is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Black Skintone.

Can I use Black Skintone instead of US Earth Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Skintone is noticeably darker, 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.