Violet Red vs Flat Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flat Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Violet Red.

Can I use Flat Brown instead of Violet Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Flat Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Violet Red.

Can I use Violet Red instead of Flat Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Red is a little darker, more muted, 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.