Tanned Leather vs Desert Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Desert Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Tanned Leather.

Can I use Desert Yellow instead of Tanned Leather?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Desert Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Tanned Leather.

Can I use Tanned Leather instead of Desert Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Leather is a little darker, more muted, 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.