Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) vs Thondia Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Thondia Brown is warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Thondia Brown is warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

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

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