CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) vs Amber Skin

CARC Tan 686A (FS33446)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11349
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ad8c63 (estimate)

Amber Skin

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c7a482 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amber Skin is a little lighter than CARC Tan 686A (FS33446).

Can I use Amber Skin instead of CARC Tan 686A (FS33446)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Amber Skin is a little lighter than CARC Tan 686A (FS33446).

Can I use CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) instead of Amber Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) is a little darker.

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.

See CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) on the colour wheel See Amber Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to CARC Tan 686A (FS33446)

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