Starship Grey vs Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sand is a little lighter, warmer than Starship Grey.

Can I use Sand instead of Starship Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Sand is a little lighter, warmer than Starship Grey.

Can I use Starship Grey instead of Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Starship Grey is a little darker, cooler.

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.