Beige vs Arid Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arid Earth is a little lighter, cooler than Beige.

Can I use Arid Earth instead of Beige?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Arid Earth is a little lighter, cooler than Beige.

Can I use Beige instead of Arid Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beige is a little darker, warmer.

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.