March of the Fire Ants vs Tan Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, more saturated than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of March of the Fire Ants?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, more saturated than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: March of the Fire Ants is noticeably darker, 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.