Evil Eye Red vs Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tan is a little lighter, warmer than Evil Eye Red.

Can I use Tan instead of Evil Eye Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Tan is a little lighter, warmer than Evil Eye Red.

Can I use Evil Eye Red instead of Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Eye Red 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.