Barren Dune vs Sun-bleached Bone

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sun-bleached Bone is a little darker, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Sun-bleached Bone instead of Barren Dune?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Sun-bleached Bone is a little darker, warmer than Barren Dune.

Can I use Barren Dune instead of Sun-bleached Bone?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Dune 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.