Middle Stone vs Basilisk Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Basilisk Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Middle Stone.

Can I use Basilisk Brown instead of Middle Stone?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Basilisk Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Middle Stone.

Can I use Middle Stone instead of Basilisk Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Middle Stone is a little lighter, more muted.

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.