What is the difference between IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) and Deck Tan?

ΔE 6 (very close). Deck Tan is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Deck Tan

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11892
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #958f75 (estimate)

Deck Tan

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.986
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c9b86 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Deck Tan is a little lighter, cooler than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use Deck Tan instead of IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Deck Tan is a little lighter, cooler than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

Can I use IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) instead of Deck Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) 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 IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Deck Tan on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Deck Tan
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs US Desert Arm. (71.122)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Deck Tan
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Deck Tan

Deck Tan vs RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) (AK11811)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Deck Tan vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Deck Tan vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

All matches: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) equivalents · Deck Tan equivalents