What is the difference between MERDC Sand (FS30277) and Prairie Ochre?

ΔE 9 (close). Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Prairie Ochre

MERDC Sand (FS30277)

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

Prairie Ochre

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

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Prairie Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: MERDC Sand (FS30277) is more muted, 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 MERDC Sand (FS30277) on the colour wheel See Prairie Ochre 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 Prairie Ochre
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Sulfide OchreWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Dark Mustard Khaki (WP4157P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Prairie Ochre

Prairie Ochre vs RAL 7009 Hellgrau (AK11307)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Prairie Ochre vs IJN M3 (M) Mitsubishi Interior Green (AK11896)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Prairie Ochre vs RAL 7008 Graugrün (AK11313)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)

All matches: MERDC Sand (FS30277) equivalents · Prairie Ochre equivalents