Paratrooper Tan vs Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sand is more muted, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Sand instead of Paratrooper Tan?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sand is more muted, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paratrooper Tan is 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.