Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) vs Kawa Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kawa Brown is a little darker, warmer than Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257).

Can I use Kawa Brown instead of Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Kawa Brown is a little darker, warmer than Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257).

Can I use Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) instead of Kawa Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) is a little lighter, cooler.

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.