Tiamat Orange vs Sunny Skin Tone

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sunny Skin Tone is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Tiamat Orange.

Can I use Sunny Skin Tone instead of Tiamat Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Sunny Skin Tone is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Tiamat Orange.

Can I use Tiamat Orange instead of Sunny Skin Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tiamat Orange is a little 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.