What is the difference between MERDC Sand (FS30277) and Mocca Skin?

ΔE 9 (close). Mocca Skin is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Mocca Skin

MERDC Sand (FS30277)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11343
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7c694b (estimate)

Mocca Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #896b5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mocca Skin is warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Mocca Skin instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Mocca Skin is warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Mocca Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: MERDC Sand (FS30277) is 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 MERDC Sand (FS30277) on the colour wheel See Mocca Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to MERDC Sand (FS30277)

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Deep Khaki Drill (WP4134P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mocca Skin
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Prairie OchreWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mocca Skin
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Sulfide OchreWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mocca Skin

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mocca Skin

Mocca Skin vs Bone Brown (AK17058)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Mocca Skin vs Dirty Grey (AK17046)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Mocca Skin vs Denison Tan Base (AK11413)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)

All matches: MERDC Sand (FS30277) equivalents · Mocca Skin equivalents