Wood Base vs Baneblade Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Baneblade Brown is more saturated, warmer than Wood Base.

Can I use Baneblade Brown instead of Wood Base?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Baneblade Brown is more saturated, warmer than Wood Base.

Can I use Wood Base instead of Baneblade Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wood Base is 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.