USMC Sand FS 33711 vs Hearthborn

USMC Sand FS 33711

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11871
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f9d193 (estimate)

Hearthborn

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fabc89 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hearthborn is a little darker, warmer than USMC Sand FS 33711.

Can I use Hearthborn instead of USMC Sand FS 33711?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Hearthborn is a little darker, warmer than USMC Sand FS 33711.

Can I use USMC Sand FS 33711 instead of Hearthborn?

The same difference applies the other way round: USMC Sand FS 33711 is a little lighter, cooler.

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 USMC Sand FS 33711 on the colour wheel See Hearthborn on the colour wheel

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