Cork Brown vs Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sand is a little lighter, more muted than Cork Brown.

Can I use Sand instead of Cork Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sand is a little lighter, more muted than Cork Brown.

Can I use Cork Brown instead of Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cork Brown is a little darker, more saturated.

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.