Sand Brown vs Base Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Base Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Sand Brown.

Can I use Base Flesh instead of Sand Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Base Flesh is a little lighter, warmer than Sand Brown.

Can I use Sand Brown instead of Base Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sand Brown 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.