Catachan Flesh vs Tanned Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tanned Shadow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Tanned Shadow instead of Catachan Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Tanned Shadow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of Tanned Shadow?

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