What is the difference between Ghoul Skin and IDF Sand Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ghoul Skin vs IDF Sand Grey

Ghoul Skin

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09148
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #808668 (estimate)

IDF Sand Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.141
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9d967c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Ghoul Skin.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey instead of Ghoul Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer than Ghoul Skin.

Can I use Ghoul Skin instead of IDF Sand Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ghoul Skin 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.

See Ghoul Skin on the colour wheel See IDF Sand Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ghoul Skin

Ghoul Skin vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than IDF Sand Grey
Ghoul Skin vs Loam Beige (71.245)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than IDF Sand Grey
Ghoul Skin vs Cement Grey (71.045)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than IDF Sand Grey

Other Reaper paints close to IDF Sand Grey

IDF Sand Grey vs Khaki Shadow (09121)Master Series Paints · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ghoul Skin
IDF Sand Grey vs Terran Khaki (09122)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ghoul Skin
IDF Sand Grey vs Aged Bone (09058)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Ghoul Skin equivalents · IDF Sand Grey equivalents