Balor Brown vs Sand Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sand Brown is a little lighter, more muted than Balor Brown.

Can I use Sand Brown instead of Balor Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sand Brown is a little lighter, more muted than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Sand Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is a little darker, more saturated.

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.