Tan Earth vs Dark Mustard Khaki

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Mustard Khaki is cooler than Tan Earth.

Can I use Dark Mustard Khaki instead of Tan Earth?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Dark Mustard Khaki is cooler than Tan Earth.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Dark Mustard Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tan Earth is 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.