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

ΔE 6 (close). Desert Tan is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Desert 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)

Desert Tan

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.765
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8997b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Desert Tan is a little lighter, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Desert Tan is a little lighter, warmer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) is a little darker, 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 IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) on the colour wheel See Desert 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 Desert Tan
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs US Desert Arm. (71.122)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Desert Tan
IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) vs Deck Tan (70.986)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Desert Tan

Other AK Interactive paints close to Desert Tan

Desert Tan vs Warm Grey (AK11009)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Desert Tan vs RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 (AK11319)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)
Desert Tan vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey)

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