Bone Brown vs Tan Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tan Earth is more muted than Bone Brown.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Bone Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Tan Earth is more muted than Bone Brown.

Can I use Bone Brown instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bone Brown is more saturated.

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.