Buff vs Desert Webbing

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Desert Webbing is a little darker, cooler than Buff.

Can I use Desert Webbing instead of Buff?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Desert Webbing is a little darker, cooler than Buff.

Can I use Buff instead of Desert Webbing?

The same difference applies the other way round: Buff is a little lighter, 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.