Buffed Hide vs Fired Clay

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fired Clay is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Fired Clay instead of Buffed Hide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Fired Clay is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Buffed Hide.

Can I use Buffed Hide instead of Fired Clay?

The same difference applies the other way round: Buffed Hide is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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.