Leather Brown vs Burnt Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 19.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Burnt Umber is noticeably darker, more muted than Leather Brown.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Leather Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Burnt Umber is noticeably darker, more muted than Leather Brown.

Can I use Leather Brown instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leather Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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.