Chocolate (Chipping) vs Burnt Umber

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Umber is a little lighter, more muted than Chocolate (Chipping).

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of Chocolate (Chipping)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Burnt Umber is a little lighter, more muted than Chocolate (Chipping).

Can I use Chocolate (Chipping) instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chocolate (Chipping) 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.