Dark DAK Sand vs Tanned Leather

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tanned Leather is a little lighter, warmer than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Tanned Leather instead of Dark DAK Sand?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Tanned Leather is a little lighter, warmer than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Dark DAK Sand instead of Tanned Leather?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark DAK Sand is a little darker, 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.