Flak Gun Yellow vs Dark Sand

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Sand is a little darker, more muted than Flak Gun Yellow.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Dark Sand instead of Flak Gun Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dark Sand is a little darker, more muted than Flak Gun Yellow.

Can I use Flak Gun Yellow instead of Dark Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: Flak Gun Yellow is a little lighter, 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.