What is the difference between CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) and USAF Tan?

ΔE 6 (very close). USAF Tan is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) vs USAF Tan

CARC Tan 686A (FS33446)

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

USAF Tan

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.348
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b4885c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. USAF Tan is more saturated, warmer than CARC Tan 686A (FS33446).

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

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). USAF Tan is more saturated, warmer than CARC Tan 686A (FS33446).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) is more muted, 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.

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

Other Vallejo paints close to CARC Tan 686A (FS33446)

CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) vs Light Brown (71.027)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than USAF Tan
CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) vs US Earth Yellow (71.291)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than USAF Tan
CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) vs Camoufl age Brown (71.117)Model Air · ΔE 6, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to USAF Tan

USAF Tan vs RAL 8020 Braun (AK11331)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, close
USAF Tan vs RAL 1039 F9 Sandbeige (AK11325)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 8, close
USAF Tan vs Australian Camouflage Brown (AK11347)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 9, close

All matches: CARC Tan 686A (FS33446) equivalents · USAF Tan equivalents