MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Hobgrot Hide

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hobgrot Hide is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Hobgrot Hide is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: MERDC Sand (FS30277) is a little lighter, 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.