Ochre Green vs Dark DAK Sand

Ochre Green

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17075
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#845e40 (estimate)

Dark DAK Sand

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4144P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a6431 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark DAK Sand is more saturated, cooler than Ochre Green.

Can I use Dark DAK Sand instead of Ochre Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark DAK Sand is more saturated, cooler than Ochre Green.

Can I use Ochre Green instead of Dark DAK Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ochre Green is more muted, warmer.

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 Ochre Green on the colour wheel See Dark DAK Sand on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Ochre Green

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark DAK Sand

All matches: Ochre Green equivalents · Dark DAK Sand equivalents

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