RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Desert Yellow

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11326
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#846138 (estimate)

Desert Yellow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#897440 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use Desert Yellow instead of RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Desert Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun instead of Desert Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun is a little darker, 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 RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun on the colour wheel See Desert Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

Other AK Interactive paints close to Desert Yellow

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