Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) vs Tallarn Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tallarn Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257).

Can I use Tallarn Sand instead of Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Tallarn Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257).

Can I use Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) instead of Tallarn Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) 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.