Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) vs Camo Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Camo Brown is more saturated, cooler than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use Camo Brown instead of Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Camo Brown is more saturated, cooler than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) instead of Camo Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) is more muted, 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.