Russian Dark Brown 6K vs Dark Green RLM71

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, cooler than Russian Dark Brown 6K.

Can I use Dark Green RLM71 instead of Russian Dark Brown 6K?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Green RLM71 is a little lighter, cooler than Russian Dark Brown 6K.

Can I use Russian Dark Brown 6K instead of Dark Green RLM71?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russian Dark Brown 6K is a little darker, 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.