Tanned Skin vs US Desert Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. US Desert Sand is more muted, warmer than Tanned Skin.

Can I use US Desert Sand instead of Tanned Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). US Desert Sand is more muted, warmer than Tanned Skin.

Can I use Tanned Skin instead of US Desert Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Skin is more saturated, 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.