Waffen Red Brown vs Thondia Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thondia Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Waffen Red Brown.

Can I use Thondia Brown instead of Waffen Red Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Thondia Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Waffen Red Brown.

Can I use Waffen Red Brown instead of Thondia Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Waffen Red Brown 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.