Hobgrot Hide vs Tan Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tan Earth is a little lighter, more muted than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Hobgrot Hide?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Tan Earth is a little lighter, more muted than Hobgrot Hide.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of Tan Earth?

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