March of the Fire Ants vs US Desert Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Desert Sand is noticeably lighter than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use US Desert Sand 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 14). US Desert Sand is noticeably lighter than March of the Fire Ants.

Can I use March of the Fire Ants instead of US Desert Sand?

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

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.