New Iraqi Army Sand vs Dorado Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dorado Skin is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than New Iraqi Army Sand.

Can I use Dorado Skin instead of New Iraqi Army Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dorado Skin is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than New Iraqi Army Sand.

Can I use New Iraqi Army Sand instead of Dorado Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: New Iraqi Army Sand is a little darker, more saturated, 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.