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North-East Asian skin colour
Although mention is given in the article of the separate genetic origin of the European and North-East Asian pale skin types, there is no coverage at all given to the chromatic difference between European and North-East Asian skin. Basically the only variation noted in the article at present is the variation from dark to light.
A Manchurian and a Venetian might have the same level of skin darkness yet the colour difference will be quite different. Analysed in three colour dimensions, the Venetian will have a higher red component, the Manchurian a higher green component. Historically, the NE Asian skin type has been described as "yellow" by Europeans but this is obvious hyperbole: sallow would probably be more accurate.