Paratrooper Tan vs Necrolith Bone

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Necrolith Bone is a little darker, more muted than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Necrolith Bone instead of Paratrooper Tan?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Necrolith Bone is a little darker, more muted than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Necrolith Bone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paratrooper Tan is a little 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.