Hardened Leather vs Shadow Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 28.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Shadow Flesh is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Hardened Leather.

Can I use Shadow Flesh instead of Hardened Leather?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Shadow Flesh is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Hardened Leather.

Can I use Hardened Leather instead of Shadow Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hardened Leather is noticeably darker, much 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.