What is the difference between Hunter's Quiver and USAF Tan?

ΔE 15 (fair). USAF Tan is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hunter's Quiver vs USAF Tan

Hunter's Quiver

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9e7b67 (estimate)

USAF Tan

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.348
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b4885c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. USAF Tan is a little lighter, much more saturated than Hunter's Quiver.

Can I use USAF Tan instead of Hunter's Quiver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). USAF Tan is a little lighter, much more saturated than Hunter's Quiver.

Can I use Hunter's Quiver instead of USAF Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hunter's Quiver is a little darker, much 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 Hunter's Quiver on the colour wheel See USAF Tan on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Hunter's Quiver

Hunter's Quiver vs Tan Earth (71.079)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than USAF Tan
Hunter's Quiver vs US Desert Sand (71.140)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than USAF Tan
Hunter's Quiver vs Pale Brown (70.825)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than USAF Tan

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to USAF Tan

USAF Tan vs Pure FilthBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Hunter's Quiver
USAF Tan vs Bison-BeastBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 18, loose
USAF Tan vs Terracotta PieBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 21, loose

All matches: Hunter's Quiver equivalents · USAF Tan equivalents