True Brass vs Shifting Sands

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shifting Sands is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than True Brass.

Can I use Shifting Sands instead of True Brass?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Shifting Sands is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than True Brass.

Can I use True Brass instead of Shifting Sands?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Brass is a little darker, more muted, 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.