French Army Desert Sand vs Baneblade Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Baneblade Brown is a little darker, more muted than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of French Army Desert Sand?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Baneblade Brown is a little darker, more muted than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use French Army Desert Sand instead of Baneblade Brown?

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

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.