Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) vs Baneblade Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Baneblade Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279).

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Baneblade Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279).

Can I use Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) instead of Baneblade Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) is a little darker, more muted.

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.