What is the difference between MERDC Sand (FS30277) and Tan Earth?

ΔE 7 (close). Tan Earth is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Tan Earth

MERDC Sand (FS30277)

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

Tan Earth

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.874
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #896950 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tan Earth is warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use Tan Earth instead of MERDC Sand (FS30277)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Tan Earth is warmer than MERDC Sand (FS30277).

Can I use MERDC Sand (FS30277) instead of Tan Earth?

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 Tan Earth on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to MERDC Sand (FS30277)

MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Ger. Yellow Brown (71.272)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Tan Earth
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Germ. Green Brown (70.606)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Tan Earth
MERDC Sand (FS30277) vs Khaki Brown (71.024)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Tan Earth

Other AK Interactive paints close to Tan Earth

Tan Earth vs Denison Tan Base (AK11413)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Tan Earth vs Bone Brown (AK17058)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)
Tan Earth vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than MERDC Sand (FS30277)

All matches: MERDC Sand (FS30277) equivalents · Tan Earth equivalents