Leather Brown vs Tanned Leather

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tanned Leather is a little lighter than Leather Brown.

Can I use Tanned Leather instead of Leather Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Tanned Leather is a little lighter than Leather Brown.

Can I use Leather Brown instead of Tanned Leather?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leather Brown is a little darker.

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.