Pale Earth vs Ammo Pouch Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ammo Pouch Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Pale Earth.

Can I use Ammo Pouch Brown instead of Pale Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Ammo Pouch Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Pale Earth.

Can I use Pale Earth instead of Ammo Pouch Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Earth is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.