Thrall Flesh vs Desert Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Desert Tan is a little darker, warmer than Thrall Flesh.

Can I use Desert Tan instead of Thrall Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Desert Tan is a little darker, warmer than Thrall Flesh.

Can I use Thrall Flesh instead of Desert Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thrall Flesh is a little lighter, 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.