Dark Brown vs Canvas

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Canvas is more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Canvas instead of Dark Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Canvas is more muted, cooler than Dark Brown.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Canvas?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Brown is more saturated, 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.