Paratrooper Tan vs Dark Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Earth is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Dark Earth instead of Paratrooper Tan?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Earth is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Dark Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paratrooper Tan is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.