What is the difference between IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) and IAF Sand?

ΔE 7 (close). IAF Sand is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) vs IAF Sand

IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11899
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a7a896 (estimate)

IAF Sand

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.327
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aea389 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IAF Sand is more saturated, warmer than IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green).

Can I use IAF Sand instead of IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). IAF Sand is more saturated, warmer than IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green).

Can I use IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) instead of IAF Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) is more muted, 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.

See IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) on the colour wheel See IAF Sand on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)

IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) vs Light Green Grey (70.971)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IAF Sand
IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) vs USAAF Light Gray (71.296)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IAF Sand
IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) vs Russian AF Grey N.4 (71.346)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IAF Sand

Other AK Interactive paints close to IAF Sand

IAF Sand vs Warm Grey (AK11009)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)
IAF Sand vs Rock Grey (AK11007)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)
IAF Sand vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green)

All matches: IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) equivalents · IAF Sand equivalents