Buffed Hide vs Rosy Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rosy Shadow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Rosy Shadow instead of Buffed Hide?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rosy Shadow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Buffed Hide instead of Rosy Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Buffed Hide is a little darker, 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.