Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099) vs Thondia Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thondia Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099).

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Thondia Brown is a little lighter, more saturated than Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099).

Can I use Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099) instead of Thondia Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099) is a little darker, 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.