Tanned Flesh vs Burned Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burned Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Tanned Flesh.

Can I use Burned Flesh instead of Tanned Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Burned Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Tanned Flesh.

Can I use Tanned Flesh instead of Burned Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Flesh is a little darker, more muted, 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.