Tallarn Sand vs Arabic Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arabic Shadow is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Tallarn Sand.

Can I use Arabic Shadow instead of Tallarn Sand?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Arabic Shadow is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Tallarn Sand.

Can I use Tallarn Sand instead of Arabic Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tallarn Sand is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.