French Army Desert Sand vs Eldar Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eldar Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use Eldar Flesh instead of French Army Desert Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Eldar Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than French Army Desert Sand.

Can I use French Army Desert Sand instead of Eldar Flesh?

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