Dark DAK Sand vs Noble Steed Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Noble Steed Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Noble Steed Brown instead of Dark DAK Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Noble Steed Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark DAK Sand.

Can I use Dark DAK Sand instead of Noble Steed Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark DAK Sand is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.