What is the difference between Dark DAK Sand and Kiwi Brown?

ΔE 6 (close). Kiwi Brown is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark DAK Sand vs Kiwi Brown

Dark DAK Sand

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4144P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a6431 (estimate)

Kiwi Brown

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #95682d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Kiwi Brown is more saturated than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Kiwi Brown instead of Dark DAK Sand?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Kiwi Brown is more saturated than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Dark DAK Sand instead of Kiwi Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark DAK Sand is 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 Dark DAK Sand on the colour wheel See Kiwi Brown on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dark DAK Sand

Dark DAK Sand vs Poison Green (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 18, loose
Dark DAK Sand vs Oxide Brown Light (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 19, loose
Dark DAK Sand vs Bone Khaki (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 23, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Kiwi Brown

Kiwi Brown vs Desert YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair
Kiwi Brown vs Camo Sand (WP4043P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair
Kiwi Brown vs Desert Skin (WP4151P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Dark DAK Sand equivalents · Kiwi Brown equivalents