Denison Tan Base vs Dark DAK Sand

Denison Tan Base

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Figure Series
Code
AK11413
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#876647 (estimate)

Dark DAK Sand

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4144P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a6431 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark DAK Sand is more saturated, cooler than Denison Tan Base.

Can I use Dark DAK Sand instead of Denison Tan Base?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark DAK Sand is more saturated, cooler than Denison Tan Base.

Can I use Denison Tan Base instead of Dark DAK Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Denison Tan Base is more muted, 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.

See Denison Tan Base on the colour wheel See Dark DAK Sand on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Denison Tan Base

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