What is the difference between MERDC Sand (FS30277) and Sylvaneth Bark?

ΔE 8 (close). Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Sylvaneth Bark

MERDC Sand (FS30277)

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

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: MERDC Sand (FS30277) is a little lighter, 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 Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to MERDC Sand (FS30277)

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 9, close
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Sylvaneth Bark vs British Uniform (AK17076)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Sylvaneth Bark vs RAF Dark Earth (AK11841)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Sylvaneth Bark vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)

All matches: MERDC Sand (FS30277) equivalents · Sylvaneth Bark equivalents