IDF Early Sand Yellow vs Hobgrot Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker, warmer than IDF Early Sand Yellow.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of IDF Early Sand Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker, warmer than IDF Early Sand Yellow.

Can I use IDF Early Sand Yellow instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Early Sand Yellow is noticeably lighter, 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.