French Army Desert Sand vs Kobold Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 9.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Kobold Skin is more muted, warmer than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use Kobold Skin instead of French Army Desert Sand?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Kobold Skin is more muted, warmer than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use French Army Desert Sand instead of Kobold Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Army Desert Sand is more saturated, 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.