Hobgrot Hide vs Boot Strap Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Boot Strap Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Boot Strap Brown instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Boot Strap Brown is a little lighter, warmer than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Boot Strap Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hobgrot Hide is a little darker, cooler.

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.