What is the difference between Camo Sand and Desert Brown?

ΔE 11 (fair). Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Camo Sand vs Desert Brown

Camo Sand

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4043P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ad7d33 (estimate)

Desert Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA46
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d09544 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Camo Sand.

Can I use Desert Brown instead of Camo Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Desert Brown is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Camo Sand.

Can I use Camo Sand instead of Desert Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Camo Sand is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.

See Camo Sand on the colour wheel See Desert Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Camo Sand

Camo Sand vs Leather Brown (NA44)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Desert Brown
Camo Sand vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose
Camo Sand vs Yellow Sand (NA47)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Desert Brown

Desert Brown vs Yellow DuneWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Camo Sand
Desert Brown vs Burnt TurfWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Camo Sand
Desert Brown vs Hemp RopeWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Camo Sand

All matches: Camo Sand equivalents · Desert Brown equivalents