Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) vs Bugman's Glow

Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11340
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9c7e61 (estimate)

Bugman's Glow

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b87a60 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bugman's Glow is more saturated than Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279).

Can I use Bugman's Glow instead of Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Bugman's Glow is more saturated than Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279).

Can I use Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) instead of Bugman's Glow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) is 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.

See Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) on the colour wheel See Bugman's Glow on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279)

Other AK Interactive paints close to Bugman's Glow

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