What is the difference between Pilgrim Grey and Tan Earth?

ΔE 15 (loose). Tan Earth is a little darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pilgrim Grey vs Tan Earth

Pilgrim Grey

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA13
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #928684 (estimate)

Tan Earth

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.079
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a7464 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Tan Earth is a little darker, much more saturated than Pilgrim Grey.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Pilgrim Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Tan Earth is a little darker, much more saturated than Pilgrim Grey.

Can I use Pilgrim Grey instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pilgrim Grey is a little lighter, much 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.

See Pilgrim Grey on the colour wheel See Tan Earth on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Pilgrim Grey

Pilgrim Grey vs Cold Flesh (74.014)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Tan Earth
Pilgrim Grey vs Sand (71.112)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Tan Earth
Pilgrim Grey vs AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown (71.320)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Tan Earth

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Tan Earth

Tan Earth vs Earth Brown (NA45)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Pilgrim Grey
Tan Earth vs Evil Flesh (NA04)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pilgrim Grey
Tan Earth vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Pilgrim Grey equivalents · Tan Earth equivalents