Washable Dust vs Tallarn Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tallarn Sand is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Washable Dust.

Can I use Tallarn Sand instead of Washable Dust?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Tallarn Sand is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Washable Dust.

Can I use Washable Dust instead of Tallarn Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Washable Dust is a little lighter, more muted, 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.