Orange Brown vs Deathclaw Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deathclaw Brown is noticeably lighter than Orange Brown.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Deathclaw Brown instead of Orange Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Deathclaw Brown is noticeably lighter than Orange Brown.

Can I use Orange Brown instead of Deathclaw Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Brown is noticeably darker.

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.