Catachan Flesh vs Earth Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Earth Brown is a little lighter, much more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Earth Brown instead of Catachan Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Earth Brown is a little lighter, much more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of Earth Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Catachan Flesh is a little darker, much 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.