Tanned Flesh vs Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brown is noticeably darker, cooler than Tanned Flesh.

Can I use Brown instead of Tanned Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Brown is noticeably darker, cooler than Tanned Flesh.

Can I use Tanned Flesh instead of Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Flesh is noticeably lighter, 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.