IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s vs Prairie Ochre

IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11353
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a5f3d (estimate)

Prairie Ochre

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f683e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Prairie Ochre is a little lighter, cooler than IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Prairie Ochre is a little lighter, cooler than IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s instead of Prairie Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s is a little darker, 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 IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s on the colour wheel See Prairie Ochre on the colour wheel

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