Buffed Hide vs Tanned Highlight

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tanned Highlight is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Tanned Highlight instead of Buffed Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Tanned Highlight is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Buffed Hide instead of Tanned Highlight?

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