Tanned Leather vs Base Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Base Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Tanned Leather.

Can I use Base Flesh instead of Tanned Leather?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Base Flesh is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Tanned Leather.

Can I use Tanned Leather instead of Base Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Leather is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.