Earth vs Paratrooper Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Paratrooper Tan is more muted, cooler than Earth.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Paratrooper Tan is more muted, cooler than Earth.

Can I use Earth instead of Paratrooper Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Earth is more saturated, warmer.

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.